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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.48, 7,558.62 and 2,570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.48, 7,558.62 and 2,570.96 is: 3,859.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.48 : 7,558.62 = 2,570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.48/7,558.62 = 2,570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.48x = 7,558.62 × 2,570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.48x = 19,432,909.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,432,909.68/5,034.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.96

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