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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,249.59, 5,863.65 and 2,570.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,249.59, 5,863.65 and 2,570.76 is: 3,547.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,249.59 : 5,863.65 = 2,570.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,249.59/5,863.65 = 2,570.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,249.59x = 5,863.65 × 2,570.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,249.59x = 15,074,036.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,074,036.87/4,249.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.17

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