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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.78, 3,554.58 and 1,396.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.78, 3,554.58 and 1,396.86 is: 1,927.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.78 : 3,554.58 = 1,396.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.78/3,554.58 = 1,396.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.78x = 3,554.58 × 1,396.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.78x = 4,965,250.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,965,250.62/2,575.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.67

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