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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,578.13, 3,856.30 and 2,177.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,578.13, 3,856.30 and 2,177.81 is: 3,257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,578.13 : 3,856.30 = 2,177.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,578.13/3,856.30 = 2,177.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,578.13x = 3,856.30 × 2,177.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,578.13x = 8,398,288.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,398,288.70/2,578.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.51

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