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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.58, 6,255.32 and 1,573.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.58, 6,255.32 and 1,573.18 is: 2,359.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.58 : 6,255.32 = 1,573.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.58/6,255.32 = 1,573.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.58x = 6,255.32 × 1,573.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.58x = 9,840,720.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,840,720.81/4,170.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,359.56

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