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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.34, 6,306.96 and 2,580.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.34, 6,306.96 and 2,580.83 is: 3,561.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.34 : 6,306.96 = 2,580.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.34/6,306.96 = 2,580.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.34x = 6,306.96 × 2,580.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.34x = 16,277,191.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,277,191.58/4,570.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.48

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