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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,700.25, 6,486.35 and 2,837.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,700.25, 6,486.35 and 2,837.25 is: 3,915.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,700.25 : 6,486.35 = 2,837.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,700.25/6,486.35 = 2,837.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,700.25x = 6,486.35 × 2,837.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,700.25x = 18,403,396.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,403,396.54/4,700.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.41

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