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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.48, 6,048.16 and 2,570.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.48, 6,048.16 and 2,570.16 is: 3,856.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.48 : 6,048.16 = 2,570.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.48/6,048.16 = 2,570.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.48x = 6,048.16 × 2,570.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.48x = 15,544,738.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,544,738.91/4,030.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.80

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