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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.23, 3,555.18 and 1,397.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.23, 3,555.18 and 1,397.30 is: 1,928.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.23 : 3,555.18 = 1,397.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.23/3,555.18 = 1,397.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.23x = 3,555.18 × 1,397.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.23x = 4,967,635.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967,635.24/2,576.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.26

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