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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,578.38, 3,883.79 and 2,544.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,578.38, 3,883.79 and 2,544.36 is: 3,832.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,578.38 : 3,883.79 = 2,544.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,578.38/3,883.79 = 2,544.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,578.38x = 3,883.79 × 2,544.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,578.38x = 9,881,747.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,881,747.20/2,578.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.54

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