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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.89, 6,350.99 and 1,635.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.89, 6,350.99 and 1,635.79 is: 2,452.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.89 : 6,350.99 = 1,635.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.89/6,350.99 = 1,635.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.89x = 6,350.99 × 1,635.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.89x = 10,388,854.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,388,854.18/4,235.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.58

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