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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,560.57, 6,291.81 and 2,570.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,560.57, 6,291.81 and 2,570.67 is: 3,546.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,560.57 : 6,291.81 = 2,570.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,560.57/6,291.81 = 2,570.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,560.57x = 6,291.81 × 2,570.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,560.57x = 16,174,167.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,174,167.21/4,560.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.52

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