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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.98, 7,240.14 and 2,485.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.98, 7,240.14 and 2,485.08 is: 3,728.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.98 : 7,240.14 = 2,485.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.98/7,240.14 = 2,485.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.98x = 7,240.14 × 2,485.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.98x = 17,992,327.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,992,327.11/4,825.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.22

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