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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.43, 6,396.89 and 2,539.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.43, 6,396.89 and 2,539.55 is: 3,504.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.43 : 6,396.89 = 2,539.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.43/6,396.89 = 2,539.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.43x = 6,396.89 × 2,539.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.43x = 16,245,225.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,245,225.29/4,635.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.58

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