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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.76, 5,863.68 and 2,570.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.76, 5,863.68 and 2,570.58 is: 3,547.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.76 : 5,863.68 = 2,570.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.76/5,863.68 = 2,570.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.76x = 5,863.68 × 2,570.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.76x = 15,073,036.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,073,036.55/4,248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.64

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