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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.63, 6,307.89 and 2,581.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.63, 6,307.89 and 2,581.68 is: 3,562.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.63 : 6,307.89 = 2,581.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.63/6,307.89 = 2,581.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.63x = 6,307.89 × 2,581.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.63x = 16,284,953.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,284,953.46/4,570.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.96

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