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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.27, 6,396.44 and 2,538.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.27, 6,396.44 and 2,538.99 is: 3,503.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.27 : 6,396.44 = 2,538.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.27/6,396.44 = 2,538.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.27x = 6,396.44 × 2,538.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.27x = 16,240,484.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,240,484.50/4,635.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.68

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