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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.76, 3,916.08 and 1,578.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.76, 3,916.08 and 1,578.81 is: 2,178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.76 : 3,916.08 = 1,578.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.76/3,916.08 = 1,578.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.76x = 3,916.08 × 1,578.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.76x = 6,182,746.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,182,746.26/2,837.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.74

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