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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,630.96, 6,390.72 and 2,535.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,630.96, 6,390.72 and 2,535.16 is: 3,498.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,630.96 : 6,390.72 = 2,535.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,630.96/6,390.72 = 2,535.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,630.96x = 6,390.72 × 2,535.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,630.96x = 16,201,497.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,201,497.72/4,630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.52

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