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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.84, 3,805.50 and 1,578.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.84, 3,805.50 and 1,578.84 is: 2,178.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.84 : 3,805.50 = 1,578.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.84/3,805.50 = 1,578.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.84x = 3,805.50 × 1,578.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.84x = 6,008,275.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,008,275.62/2,757.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.62

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