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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,631.39, 6,391.27 and 2,535.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,631.39, 6,391.27 and 2,535.51 is: 3,498.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,631.39 : 6,391.27 = 2,535.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,631.39/6,391.27 = 2,535.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,631.39x = 6,391.27 × 2,535.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,631.39x = 16,205,129.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,205,129.00/4,631.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.98

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