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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.35, 6,396.80 and 2,539.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.35, 6,396.80 and 2,539.47 is: 3,504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.35 : 6,396.80 = 2,539.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.35/6,396.80 = 2,539.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.35x = 6,396.80 × 2,539.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.35x = 16,244,469.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,244,469.00/4,635.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.48

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