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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.20, 6,306.80 and 2,580.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.20, 6,306.80 and 2,580.62 is: 3,561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.20 : 6,306.80 = 2,580.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.20/6,306.80 = 2,580.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.20x = 6,306.80 × 2,580.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.20x = 16,275,409.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,275,409.78/4,570.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.20

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