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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.49, 6,306.98 and 2,580.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.49, 6,306.98 and 2,580.66 is: 3,561.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.49 : 6,306.98 = 2,580.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.49/6,306.98 = 2,580.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.49x = 6,306.98 × 2,580.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.49x = 16,276,158.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,276,158.10/4,570.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.14

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