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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.72, 6,397.44 and 2,540.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.72, 6,397.44 and 2,540.04 is: 3,505.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.72 : 6,397.44 = 2,540.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.72/6,397.44 = 2,540.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.72x = 6,397.44 × 2,540.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.72x = 16,249,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,249,753.50/4,635.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.34

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