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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.67, 4,766.58 and 2,570.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.67, 4,766.58 and 2,570.58 is: 3,548.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.67 : 4,766.58 = 2,570.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.67/4,766.58 = 2,570.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.67x = 4,766.58 × 2,570.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.67x = 12,252,875.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,252,875.22/3,452.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.81

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