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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.07, 3,555.50 and 1,527.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.07, 3,555.50 and 1,527.93 is: 2,108.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.07 : 3,555.50 = 1,527.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.07/3,555.50 = 1,527.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.07x = 3,555.50 × 1,527.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.07x = 5,432,547.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,432,547.48/2,576.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.85

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