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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,785.50, 7,170.95 and 2,185.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,785.50, 7,170.95 and 2,185.40 is: 3,274.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,785.50 : 7,170.95 = 2,185.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,785.50/7,170.95 = 2,185.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,785.50x = 7,170.95 × 2,185.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,785.50x = 15,671,417.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,671,417.52/4,785.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.77

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