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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.94, 6,310.90 and 2,583.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.94, 6,310.90 and 2,583.58 is: 3,565.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.94 : 6,310.90 = 2,583.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.94/6,310.90 = 2,583.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.94x = 6,310.90 × 2,583.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.94x = 16,304,715.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,304,715.02/4,572.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.48

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