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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,406.50, 6,609.74 and 2,570.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,406.50, 6,609.74 and 2,570.43 is: 3,855.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,406.50 : 6,609.74 = 2,570.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,406.50/6,609.74 = 2,570.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,406.50x = 6,609.74 × 2,570.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,406.50x = 16,989,863.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,989,863.89/4,406.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.64

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