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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.35, 3,555.35 and 1,397.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.35, 3,555.35 and 1,397.42 is: 1,928.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.35 : 3,555.35 = 1,397.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.35/3,555.35 = 1,397.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.35x = 3,555.35 × 1,397.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.35x = 4,968,302.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,968,302.91/2,576.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.43

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