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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.76, 6,151.70 and 2,570.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.76, 6,151.70 and 2,570.09 is: 3,545.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.76 : 6,151.70 = 2,570.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.76/6,151.70 = 2,570.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.76x = 6,151.70 × 2,570.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.76x = 15,810,400.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,810,400.85/4,458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.92

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