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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.87, 4,901.87 and 2,578.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.87, 4,901.87 and 2,578.29 is: 3,867.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.87 : 4,901.87 = 2,578.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.87/4,901.87 = 2,578.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.87x = 4,901.87 × 2,578.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.87x = 12,638,442.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,638,442.40/3,267.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.49

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