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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.82, 6,307.71 and 2,581.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.82, 6,307.71 and 2,581.37 is: 3,562.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.82 : 6,307.71 = 2,581.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.82/6,307.71 = 2,581.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.82x = 6,307.71 × 2,581.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.82x = 16,282,501.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,282,501.82/4,570.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.28

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