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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.20, 3,555.14 and 1,397.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.20, 3,555.14 and 1,397.24 is: 1,928.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.20 : 3,555.14 = 1,397.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.20/3,555.14 = 1,397.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.20x = 3,555.14 × 1,397.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.20x = 4,967,383.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967,383.81/2,576.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.18

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