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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,560.04, 6,292.64 and 2,570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,560.04, 6,292.64 and 2,570.60 is: 3,547.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,560.04 : 6,292.64 = 2,570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,560.04/6,292.64 = 2,570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,560.04x = 6,292.64 × 2,570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,560.04x = 16,175,860.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,175,860.38/4,560.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.31

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