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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.84, 5,862.62 and 2,570.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.84, 5,862.62 and 2,570.01 is: 3,546.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.84 : 5,862.62 = 2,570.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.84/5,862.62 = 2,570.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.84x = 5,862.62 × 2,570.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.84x = 15,066,992.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,066,992.03/4,248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.14

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