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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.60, 6,307.14 and 2,707.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.60, 6,307.14 and 2,707.24 is: 3,735.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.60 : 6,307.14 = 2,707.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.60/6,307.14 = 2,707.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.60x = 6,307.14 × 2,707.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.60x = 17,074,941.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,074,941.69/4,570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.82

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