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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,633.59, 6,394.44 and 2,537.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,633.59, 6,394.44 and 2,537.71 is: 3,502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,633.59 : 6,394.44 = 2,537.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,633.59/6,394.44 = 2,537.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,633.59x = 6,394.44 × 2,537.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,633.59x = 16,227,234.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,227,234.33/4,633.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.09

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