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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.31, 6,435.45 and 2,538.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.31, 6,435.45 and 2,538.88 is: 3,503.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.31 : 6,435.45 = 2,538.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.31/6,435.45 = 2,538.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.31x = 6,435.45 × 2,538.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.31x = 16,338,819.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,338,819.21/4,663.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.70

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