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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,666.70, 6,439.99 and 2,570.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,666.70, 6,439.99 and 2,570.78 is: 3,547.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,666.70 : 6,439.99 = 2,570.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,666.70/6,439.99 = 2,570.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,666.70x = 6,439.99 × 2,570.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,666.70x = 16,555,797.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,555,797.49/4,666.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.65

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