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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,631.34, 6,391.26 and 2,535.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,631.34, 6,391.26 and 2,535.42 is: 3,498.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,631.34 : 6,391.26 = 2,535.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,631.34/6,391.26 = 2,535.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,631.34x = 6,391.26 × 2,535.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,631.34x = 16,204,528.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,204,528.43/4,631.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.89

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