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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,735.92, 6,535.80 and 2,640

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,735.92, 6,535.80 and 2,640 is: 3,643.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,735.92 : 6,535.80 = 2,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,735.92/6,535.80 = 2,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,735.92x = 6,535.80 × 2,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,735.92x = 17,254,512
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,254,512/4,735.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.33

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