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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,103.08, 10,652.46 and 2,485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,103.08, 10,652.46 and 2,485 is: 3,726.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,103.08 : 10,652.46 = 2,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,103.08/10,652.46 = 2,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,103.08x = 10,652.46 × 2,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,103.08x = 26,471,363.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,471,363.10/7,103.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.74

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