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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.24, 3,555.21 and 1,397.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.24, 3,555.21 and 1,397.32 is: 1,928.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.24 : 3,555.21 = 1,397.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.24/3,555.21 = 1,397.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.24x = 3,555.21 × 1,397.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.24x = 4,967,748.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967,748.26/2,576.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.29

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