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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.38, 3,397.14 and 1,578.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.38, 3,397.14 and 1,578.04 is: 2,177.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.38 : 3,397.14 = 1,578.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.38/3,397.14 = 1,578.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.38x = 3,397.14 × 1,578.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.38x = 5,360,822.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,360,822.81/2,462.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.09

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