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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.75, 6,307.91 and 2,581.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.75, 6,307.91 and 2,581.26 is: 3,562.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.75 : 6,307.91 = 2,581.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.75/6,307.91 = 2,581.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.75x = 6,307.91 × 2,581.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.75x = 16,282,355.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,282,355.77/4,570.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.29

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