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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.02, 3,805.20 and 1,578.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.02, 3,805.20 and 1,578.11 is: 2,178.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.02 : 3,805.20 = 1,578.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.02/3,805.20 = 1,578.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.02x = 3,805.20 × 1,578.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.02x = 6,005,005.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,005,005.15/2,757.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.08

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