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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.59, 6,307.31 and 2,581.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.59, 6,307.31 and 2,581.08 is: 3,561.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.59 : 6,307.31 = 2,581.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.59/6,307.31 = 2,581.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.59x = 6,307.31 × 2,581.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.59x = 16,279,658.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,279,658.79/4,570.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.83

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