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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.46, 6,152.58 and 2,570.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.46, 6,152.58 and 2,570.02 is: 3,546.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.46 : 6,152.58 = 2,570.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.46/6,152.58 = 2,570.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.46x = 6,152.58 × 2,570.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.46x = 15,812,253.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,812,253.65/4,458.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.57

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