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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,626.65, 6,940.58 and 2,435.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,626.65, 6,940.58 and 2,435.51 is: 3,653.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,626.65 : 6,940.58 = 2,435.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,626.65/6,940.58 = 2,435.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,626.65x = 6,940.58 × 2,435.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,626.65x = 16,903,805.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,903,805.12/4,626.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.58

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