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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,560.93, 6,294.38 and 2,570.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,560.93, 6,294.38 and 2,570.76 is: 3,547.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,560.93 : 6,294.38 = 2,570.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,560.93/6,294.38 = 2,570.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,560.93x = 6,294.38 × 2,570.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,560.93x = 16,181,327.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,181,327.48/4,560.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.81

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