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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,630.59, 6,390.32 and 2,534.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,630.59, 6,390.32 and 2,534.85 is: 3,498.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,630.59 : 6,390.32 = 2,534.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,630.59/6,390.32 = 2,534.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,630.59x = 6,390.32 × 2,534.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,630.59x = 16,198,489.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,198,489.98/4,630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.15

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