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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.33, 6,396.77 and 2,510.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.33, 6,396.77 and 2,510.88 is: 3,465.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.33 : 6,396.77 = 2,510.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.33/6,396.77 = 2,510.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.33x = 6,396.77 × 2,510.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.33x = 16,061,509.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,061,509.30/4,635.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.02

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