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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,578.56, 3,867.72 and 1,040.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,578.56, 3,867.72 and 1,040.64 is: 1,560.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,578.56 : 3,867.72 = 1,040.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,578.56/3,867.72 = 1,040.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,578.56x = 3,867.72 × 1,040.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,578.56x = 4,024,904.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,904.14/2,578.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.91

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