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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.67, 6,397.23 and 2,511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.67, 6,397.23 and 2,511.20 is: 3,465.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.67 : 6,397.23 = 2,511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.67/6,397.23 = 2,511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.67x = 6,397.23 × 2,511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.67x = 16,064,723.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,064,723.98/4,635.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.46

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