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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,142.34, 5,716.63 and 2,570.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,142.34, 5,716.63 and 2,570.94 is: 3,548.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,142.34 : 5,716.63 = 2,570.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,142.34/5,716.63 = 2,570.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,142.34x = 5,716.63 × 2,570.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,142.34x = 14,697,112.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,697,112.73/4,142.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.02

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