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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,985.46, 7,462.40 and 2,787.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,985.46, 7,462.40 and 2,787.53 is: 4,172.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,985.46 : 7,462.40 = 2,787.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,985.46/7,462.40 = 2,787.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,985.46x = 7,462.40 × 2,787.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,985.46x = 20,801,612.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,801,612.62/4,985.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.46

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