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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,985.48, 7,463.72 and 2,899.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,985.48, 7,463.72 and 2,899.13 is: 4,340.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,985.48 : 7,463.72 = 2,899.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,985.48/7,463.72 = 2,899.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,985.48x = 7,463.72 × 2,899.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,985.48x = 21,638,264.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,638,264.49/4,985.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.25

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