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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,578.19, 3,866.83 and 728.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,578.19, 3,866.83 and 728.87 is: 1,093.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,578.19 : 3,866.83 = 728.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,578.19/3,866.83 = 728.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,578.19x = 3,866.83 × 728.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,578.19x = 2,818,416.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818,416.38/2,578.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.18

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