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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,578.85, 3,867.84 and 729.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,578.85, 3,867.84 and 729.55 is: 1,094.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,578.85 : 3,867.84 = 729.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,578.85/3,867.84 = 729.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,578.85x = 3,867.84 × 729.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,578.85x = 2,821,782.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,782.67/2,578.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.20

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