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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,459.81, 6,153.67 and 2,570.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,459.81, 6,153.67 and 2,570.64 is: 3,546.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,459.81 : 6,153.67 = 2,570.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,459.81/6,153.67 = 2,570.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,459.81x = 6,153.67 × 2,570.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,459.81x = 15,818,850.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,818,850.39/4,459.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.98

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