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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.37, 3,554.04 and 1,396.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.37, 3,554.04 and 1,396.45 is: 1,927.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.37 : 3,554.04 = 1,396.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.37/3,554.04 = 1,396.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.37x = 3,554.04 × 1,396.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.37x = 4,963,039.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,963,039.16/2,575.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.12

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