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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.94, 6,438.99 and 2,570.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.94, 6,438.99 and 2,570.06 is: 3,546.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.94 : 6,438.99 = 2,570.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.94/6,438.99 = 2,570.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.94x = 6,438.99 × 2,570.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.94x = 16,548,616.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,548,616.37/4,665.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.69

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