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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,459.41, 6,154.64 and 2,570.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,459.41, 6,154.64 and 2,570.64 is: 3,547.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,459.41 : 6,154.64 = 2,570.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,459.41/6,154.64 = 2,570.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,459.41x = 6,154.64 × 2,570.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,459.41x = 15,821,350.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,821,350.92/4,459.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.86

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