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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.47, 3,805.41 and 1,578.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.47, 3,805.41 and 1,578.53 is: 2,178.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.47 : 3,805.41 = 1,578.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.47/3,805.41 = 1,578.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.47x = 3,805.41 × 1,578.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.47x = 6,006,934.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,006,934.82/2,757.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.43

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