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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.94, 6,307.99 and 2,581.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.94, 6,307.99 and 2,581.37 is: 3,562.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.94 : 6,307.99 = 2,581.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.94/6,307.99 = 2,581.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.94x = 6,307.99 × 2,581.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.94x = 16,283,265.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,283,265.46/4,570.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.35

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