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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.15, 3,555.05 and 1,397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.15, 3,555.05 and 1,397.20 is: 1,928.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.15 : 3,555.05 = 1,397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.15/3,555.05 = 1,397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.15x = 3,555.05 × 1,397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.15x = 4,967,115.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967,115.86/2,576.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.12

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