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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.30, 3,553.92 and 1,396.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.30, 3,553.92 and 1,396.37 is: 1,926.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.30 : 3,553.92 = 1,396.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.30/3,553.92 = 1,396.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.30x = 3,553.92 × 1,396.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.30x = 4,962,587.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,962,587.27/2,575.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.99

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