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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.58, 6,307.32 and 2,581.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.58, 6,307.32 and 2,581.40 is: 3,562.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.58 : 6,307.32 = 2,581.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.58/6,307.32 = 2,581.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.58x = 6,307.32 × 2,581.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.58x = 16,281,715.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,281,715.85/4,570.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.29

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