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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.38, 6,307.25 and 2,580.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.38, 6,307.25 and 2,580.95 is: 3,561.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.38 : 6,307.25 = 2,580.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.38/6,307.25 = 2,580.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.38x = 6,307.25 × 2,580.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.38x = 16,278,699.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,278,699.75/4,570.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.78

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