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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,763.70, 7,145.55 and 2,570.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,763.70, 7,145.55 and 2,570.67 is: 3,856.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,763.70 : 7,145.55 = 2,570.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,763.70/7,145.55 = 2,570.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,763.70x = 7,145.55 × 2,570.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,763.70x = 18,368,851.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,368,851.02/4,763.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.01

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