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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.36, 3,555.96 and 1,829.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.36, 3,555.96 and 1,829.54 is: 2,525.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.36 : 3,555.96 = 1,829.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.36/3,555.96 = 1,829.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.36x = 3,555.96 × 1,829.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.36x = 6,505,771.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,505,771.06/2,576.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.18

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