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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932.76, 2,664.72 and 1,578.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932.76, 2,664.72 and 1,578.34 is: 2,176.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932.76 : 2,664.72 = 1,578.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932.76/2,664.72 = 1,578.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932.76x = 2,664.72 × 1,578.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932.76x = 4,205,834.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205,834.16/1,932.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.08

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