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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.74, 6,152.81 and 2,570.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.74, 6,152.81 and 2,570.63 is: 3,547.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.74 : 6,152.81 = 2,570.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.74/6,152.81 = 2,570.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.74x = 6,152.81 × 2,570.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.74x = 15,816,554.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,816,554.35/4,458.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.32

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