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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.48, 4,764.86 and 2,570.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.48, 4,764.86 and 2,570.79 is: 3,548.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.48 : 4,764.86 = 2,570.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.48/4,764.86 = 2,570.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.48x = 4,764.86 × 2,570.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.48x = 12,249,441.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,249,441.59/3,452.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.02

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