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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,655.53, 6,424.62 and 2,531.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,655.53, 6,424.62 and 2,531.06 is: 3,492.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,655.53 : 6,424.62 = 2,531.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,655.53/6,424.62 = 2,531.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,655.53x = 6,424.62 × 2,531.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,655.53x = 16,261,098.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,261,098.70/4,655.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.86

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