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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.13, 6,306.42 and 2,580.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.13, 6,306.42 and 2,580.89 is: 3,561.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.13 : 6,306.42 = 2,580.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.13/6,306.42 = 2,580.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.13x = 6,306.42 × 2,580.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.13x = 16,276,176.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,276,176.31/4,570.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.43

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