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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,560.03, 6,292.58 and 2,570.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,560.03, 6,292.58 and 2,570.63 is: 3,547.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,560.03 : 6,292.58 = 2,570.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,560.03/6,292.58 = 2,570.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,560.03x = 6,292.58 × 2,570.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,560.03x = 16,175,850.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,175,850.61/4,560.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.31

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