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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,666.82, 6,439.92 and 2,570.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,666.82, 6,439.92 and 2,570.95 is: 3,547.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,666.82 : 6,439.92 = 2,570.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,666.82/6,439.92 = 2,570.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,666.82x = 6,439.92 × 2,570.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,666.82x = 16,556,712.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,556,712.32/4,666.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.75

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