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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.70, 6,152.45 and 2,570.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.70, 6,152.45 and 2,570.05 is: 3,546.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.70 : 6,152.45 = 2,570.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.70/6,152.45 = 2,570.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.70x = 6,152.45 × 2,570.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.70x = 15,812,104.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,812,104.12/4,458.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.35

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