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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.50, 6,152.52 and 2,570.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.50, 6,152.52 and 2,570.42 is: 3,547.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.50 : 6,152.52 = 2,570.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.50/6,152.52 = 2,570.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.50x = 6,152.52 × 2,570.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.50x = 15,814,560.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,814,560.46/4,458.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.06

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