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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.31, 6,396.74 and 2,510.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.31, 6,396.74 and 2,510.86 is: 3,464.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.31 : 6,396.74 = 2,510.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.31/6,396.74 = 2,510.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.31x = 6,396.74 × 2,510.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.31x = 16,061,318.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,061,318.60/4,635.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.99

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