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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.79, 6,307.70 and 2,581.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.79, 6,307.70 and 2,581.77 is: 3,562.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.79 : 6,307.70 = 2,581.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.79/6,307.70 = 2,581.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.79x = 6,307.70 × 2,581.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.79x = 16,285,017.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,285,017.72/4,570.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.84

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