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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,630.92, 6,390.83 and 2,535.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,630.92, 6,390.83 and 2,535.05 is: 3,498.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,630.92 : 6,390.83 = 2,535.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,630.92/6,390.83 = 2,535.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,630.92x = 6,390.83 × 2,535.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,630.92x = 16,201,059.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,201,059.96/4,630.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.45

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