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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.13, 4,009.07 and 1,578.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.13, 4,009.07 and 1,578.83 is: 2,178.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.13 : 4,009.07 = 1,578.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.13/4,009.07 = 1,578.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.13x = 4,009.07 × 1,578.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.13x = 6,329,639.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,329,639.99/2,905.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.78

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