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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.06, 3,554.96 and 1,397.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.06, 3,554.96 and 1,397.16 is: 1,928.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.06 : 3,554.96 = 1,397.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.06/3,554.96 = 1,397.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.06x = 3,554.96 × 1,397.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.06x = 4,966,847.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,966,847.91/2,576.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.08

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