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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,631.40, 6,391.08 and 2,535.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,631.40, 6,391.08 and 2,535.12 is: 3,498.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,631.40 : 6,391.08 = 2,535.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,631.40/6,391.08 = 2,535.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,631.40x = 6,391.08 × 2,535.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,631.40x = 16,202,154.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,202,154.73/4,631.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.33

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