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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.29, 3,805.04 and 1,578.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.29, 3,805.04 and 1,578.38 is: 2,178.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.29 : 3,805.04 = 1,578.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.29/3,805.04 = 1,578.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.29x = 3,805.04 × 1,578.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.29x = 6,005,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,005,799.04/2,757.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.15

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