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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,735.38, 6,535.04 and 2,639.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,735.38, 6,535.04 and 2,639.51 is: 3,642.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,735.38 : 6,535.04 = 2,639.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,735.38/6,535.04 = 2,639.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,735.38x = 6,535.04 × 2,639.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,735.38x = 17,249,257.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,249,257.56/4,735.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.63

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