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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.80, 3,554.60 and 1,396.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.80, 3,554.60 and 1,396.87 is: 1,927.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.80 : 3,554.60 = 1,396.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.80/3,554.60 = 1,396.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.80x = 3,554.60 × 1,396.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.80x = 4,965,298.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,965,298.23/2,575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.67

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