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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.69, 3,805.56 and 1,578.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.69, 3,805.56 and 1,578.69 is: 2,178.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.69 : 3,805.56 = 1,578.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.69/3,805.56 = 1,578.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.69x = 3,805.56 × 1,578.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.69x = 6,007,799.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,007,799.52/2,757.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.56

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