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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.86, 3,554.70 and 1,396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.86, 3,554.70 and 1,396.92 is: 1,927.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.86 : 3,554.70 = 1,396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.86/3,554.70 = 1,396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.86x = 3,554.70 × 1,396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.86x = 4,965,631.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,965,631.52/2,575.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.76

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