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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.39, 5,862.31 and 2,570.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.39, 5,862.31 and 2,570.47 is: 3,546.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.39 : 5,862.31 = 2,570.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.39/5,862.31 = 2,570.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.39x = 5,862.31 × 2,570.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.39x = 15,068,891.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,068,891.99/4,248.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.97

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