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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,630.75, 6,390.57 and 2,535.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,630.75, 6,390.57 and 2,535.01 is: 3,498.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,630.75 : 6,390.57 = 2,535.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,630.75/6,390.57 = 2,535.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,630.75x = 6,390.57 × 2,535.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,630.75x = 16,200,158.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,200,158.86/4,630.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.39

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