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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.62, 6,485.34 and 1,691.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.62, 6,485.34 and 1,691.08 is: 2,535.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.62 : 6,485.34 = 1,691.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.62/6,485.34 = 1,691.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.62x = 6,485.34 × 1,691.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.62x = 10,967,228.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,967,228.77/4,325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.41

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