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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.33, 6,044.06 and 2,570.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.33, 6,044.06 and 2,570.39 is: 3,850.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.33 : 6,044.06 = 2,570.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.33/6,044.06 = 2,570.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.33x = 6,044.06 × 2,570.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.33x = 15,535,591.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,535,591.38/4,034.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.85

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