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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.59, 6,397.07 and 2,511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.59, 6,397.07 and 2,511.08 is: 3,465.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.59 : 6,397.07 = 2,511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.59/6,397.07 = 2,511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.59x = 6,397.07 × 2,511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.59x = 16,063,557.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,063,557.97/4,635.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.27

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