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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.44, 7,053.36 and 2,485.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.44, 7,053.36 and 2,485.05 is: 3,720.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.44 : 7,053.36 = 2,485.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.44/7,053.36 = 2,485.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.44x = 7,053.36 × 2,485.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.44x = 17,527,952.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,527,952.27/4,711.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.30

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