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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,130.65, 5,699.01 and 2,535.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,130.65, 5,699.01 and 2,535.63 is: 3,498.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,130.65 : 5,699.01 = 2,535.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,130.65/5,699.01 = 2,535.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,130.65x = 5,699.01 × 2,535.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,130.65x = 14,450,580.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,450,580.73/4,130.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.38

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