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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.70, 5,864.43 and 2,570.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.70, 5,864.43 and 2,570.11 is: 3,547.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.70 : 5,864.43 = 2,570.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.70/5,864.43 = 2,570.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.70x = 5,864.43 × 2,570.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.70x = 15,072,230.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,072,230.19/4,248.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.49

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