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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.45, 3,805.22 and 1,578.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.45, 3,805.22 and 1,578.45 is: 2,178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.45 : 3,805.22 = 1,578.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.45/3,805.22 = 1,578.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.45x = 3,805.22 × 1,578.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.45x = 6,006,341.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,006,341.62/2,757.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.22

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