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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.39, 5,949.53 and 2,635.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.39, 5,949.53 and 2,635.59 is: 3,636.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.39 : 5,949.53 = 2,635.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.39/5,949.53 = 2,635.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.39x = 5,949.53 × 2,635.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.39x = 15,680,478.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,680,478.85/4,311.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.99

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