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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.08, 6,306.72 and 2,707.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.08, 6,306.72 and 2,707.20 is: 3,735.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.08 : 6,306.72 = 2,707.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.08/6,306.72 = 2,707.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.08x = 6,306.72 × 2,707.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.08x = 17,073,552.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,073,552.38/4,570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.94

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