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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,631.39, 6,391.32 and 2,535.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,631.39, 6,391.32 and 2,535.56 is: 3,499.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,631.39 : 6,391.32 = 2,535.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,631.39/6,391.32 = 2,535.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,631.39x = 6,391.32 × 2,535.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,631.39x = 16,205,575.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,205,575.34/4,631.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.07

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