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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.62, 6,307.13 and 2,580.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.62, 6,307.13 and 2,580.79 is: 3,561.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.62 : 6,307.13 = 2,580.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.62/6,307.13 = 2,580.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.62x = 6,307.13 × 2,580.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.62x = 16,277,346.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,277,346.50/4,570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.30

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