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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,631.14, 6,390.96 and 2,535.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,631.14, 6,390.96 and 2,535.25 is: 3,498.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,631.14 : 6,390.96 = 2,535.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,631.14/6,390.96 = 2,535.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,631.14x = 6,390.96 × 2,535.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,631.14x = 16,202,681.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,202,681.34/4,631.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.64

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