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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.70, 5,864.44 and 2,570.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.70, 5,864.44 and 2,570.12 is: 3,547.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.70 : 5,864.44 = 2,570.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.70/5,864.44 = 2,570.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.70x = 5,864.44 × 2,570.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.70x = 15,072,314.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,072,314.53/4,248.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.51

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