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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.42, 4,152.13 and 2,578.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.42, 4,152.13 and 2,578.80 is: 3,860.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.42 : 4,152.13 = 2,578.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.42/4,152.13 = 2,578.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.42x = 4,152.13 × 2,578.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.42x = 10,707,512.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,707,512.84/2,773.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.76

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