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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.91, 3,554.70 and 1,396.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.91, 3,554.70 and 1,396.95 is: 1,927.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.91 : 3,554.70 = 1,396.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.91/3,554.70 = 1,396.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.91x = 3,554.70 × 1,396.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.91x = 4,965,738.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,965,738.17/2,575.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.76

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