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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.58, 6,310.08 and 2,583.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.58, 6,310.08 and 2,583.40 is: 3,565.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.58 : 6,310.08 = 2,583.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.58/6,310.08 = 2,583.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.58x = 6,310.08 × 2,583.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.58x = 16,301,460.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,301,460.67/4,572.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.05

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