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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.47, 6,306.90 and 2,581.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.47, 6,306.90 and 2,581.23 is: 3,561.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.47 : 6,306.90 = 2,581.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.47/6,306.90 = 2,581.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.47x = 6,306.90 × 2,581.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.47x = 16,279,559.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,279,559.49/4,570.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.90

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