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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,362.23, 6,020.53 and 2,570.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,362.23, 6,020.53 and 2,570.04 is: 3,547.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,362.23 : 6,020.53 = 2,570.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,362.23/6,020.53 = 2,570.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,362.23x = 6,020.53 × 2,570.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,362.23x = 15,472,996.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,472,996.50/4,362.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.04

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