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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.46, 5,949.64 and 2,635.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.46, 5,949.64 and 2,635.67 is: 3,637.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.46 : 5,949.64 = 2,635.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.46/5,949.64 = 2,635.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.46x = 5,949.64 × 2,635.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.46x = 15,681,305.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,681,305.83/4,311.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.12

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