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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.84, 6,955.52 and 2,995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.84, 6,955.52 and 2,995.52 is: 4,494.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.84 : 6,955.52 = 2,995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.84/6,955.52 = 2,995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.84x = 6,955.52 × 2,995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.84x = 20,835,399.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,835,399.27/4,635.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.42

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