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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,578.33, 3,557.97 and 1,399.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,578.33, 3,557.97 and 1,399.37 is: 1,931.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,578.33 : 3,557.97 = 1,399.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,578.33/3,557.97 = 1,399.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,578.33x = 3,557.97 × 1,399.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,578.33x = 4,978,916.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,978,916.48/2,578.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.06

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