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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.81, 3,805.71 and 1,578.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.81, 3,805.71 and 1,578.78 is: 2,178.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.81 : 3,805.71 = 1,578.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.81/3,805.71 = 1,578.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.81x = 3,805.71 × 1,578.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.81x = 6,008,378.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,008,378.83/2,757.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.68

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