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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,631.84, 6,391.94 and 2,535.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,631.84, 6,391.94 and 2,535.96 is: 3,499.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,631.84 : 6,391.94 = 2,535.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,631.84/6,391.94 = 2,535.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,631.84x = 6,391.94 × 2,535.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,631.84x = 16,209,691.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,209,691.48/4,631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.63

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