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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,578.33, 3,864.78 and 1,344.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,578.33, 3,864.78 and 1,344.43 is: 2,015.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,578.33 : 3,864.78 = 1,344.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,578.33/3,864.78 = 1,344.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,578.33x = 3,864.78 × 1,344.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,578.33x = 5,195,926.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,195,926.18/2,578.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.23

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