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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,578.07, 3,555.11 and 2,206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,578.07, 3,555.11 and 2,206.28 is: 3,042.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,578.07 : 3,555.11 = 2,206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,578.07/3,555.11 = 2,206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,578.07x = 3,555.11 × 2,206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,578.07x = 7,843,539.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,843,539.28/2,578.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.41

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