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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.16, 7,284.71 and 1,570.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.16, 7,284.71 and 1,570.82 is: 2,355.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.16 : 7,284.71 = 1,570.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.16/7,284.71 = 1,570.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.16x = 7,284.71 × 1,570.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.16x = 11,442,935.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,442,935.67/4,858.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.41

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