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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.30, 5,949.43 and 2,635.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.30, 5,949.43 and 2,635.52 is: 3,636.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.30 : 5,949.43 = 2,635.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.30/5,949.43 = 2,635.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.30x = 5,949.43 × 2,635.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.30x = 15,679,841.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,679,841.75/4,311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.92

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