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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,560.06, 6,292.83 and 2,570.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,560.06, 6,292.83 and 2,570.64 is: 3,547.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,560.06 : 6,292.83 = 2,570.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,560.06/6,292.83 = 2,570.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,560.06x = 6,292.83 × 2,570.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,560.06x = 16,176,600.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,176,600.51/4,560.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.45

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