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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,630.89, 6,390.81 and 2,535.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,630.89, 6,390.81 and 2,535.02 is: 3,498.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,630.89 : 6,390.81 = 2,535.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,630.89/6,390.81 = 2,535.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,630.89x = 6,390.81 × 2,535.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,630.89x = 16,200,799.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,200,799.21/4,630.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.42

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