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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.86, 6,307.74 and 2,581.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.86, 6,307.74 and 2,581.41 is: 3,562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.86 : 6,307.74 = 2,581.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.86/6,307.74 = 2,581.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.86x = 6,307.74 × 2,581.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.86x = 16,282,863.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,282,863.11/4,570.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.32

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