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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.28, 5,602.98 and 2,570.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.28, 5,602.98 and 2,570.44 is: 3,545.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.28 : 5,602.98 = 2,570.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.28/5,602.98 = 2,570.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.28x = 5,602.98 × 2,570.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.28x = 14,402,123.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,402,123.91/4,062.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.33

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