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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.37, 6,858.12 and 2,490.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.37, 6,858.12 and 2,490.52 is: 3,737.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.37 : 6,858.12 = 2,490.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.37/6,858.12 = 2,490.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.37x = 6,858.12 × 2,490.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.37x = 17,080,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,080,285.02/4,570.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.18

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