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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,578.33, 3,868.91 and 1,117.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,578.33, 3,868.91 and 1,117.49 is: 1,676.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,578.33 : 3,868.91 = 1,117.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,578.33/3,868.91 = 1,117.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,578.33x = 3,868.91 × 1,117.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,578.33x = 4,323,462.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,323,462.65/2,578.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.85

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