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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.06, 3,397.65 and 1,578.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.06, 3,397.65 and 1,578.03 is: 2,177.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.06 : 3,397.65 = 1,578.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.06/3,397.65 = 1,578.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.06x = 3,397.65 × 1,578.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.06x = 5,361,594.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,361,594.08/2,462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.68

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