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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,578.23, 3,555.77 and 1,738.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,578.23, 3,555.77 and 1,738.80 is: 2,398.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,578.23 : 3,555.77 = 1,738.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,578.23/3,555.77 = 1,738.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,578.23x = 3,555.77 × 1,738.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,578.23x = 6,182,764.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,182,764.18/2,578.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.07

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