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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.06, 6,152.99 and 2,570.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.06, 6,152.99 and 2,570.86 is: 3,548.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.06 : 6,152.99 = 2,570.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.06/6,152.99 = 2,570.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.06x = 6,152.99 × 2,570.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.06x = 15,818,495.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,818,495.24/4,458.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.29

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