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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.61, 6,307.47 and 2,581.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.61, 6,307.47 and 2,581.35 is: 3,562.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.61 : 6,307.47 = 2,581.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.61/6,307.47 = 2,581.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.61x = 6,307.47 × 2,581.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.61x = 16,281,787.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,281,787.68/4,570.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.28

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