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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.39, 3,555.41 and 1,397.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.39, 3,555.41 and 1,397.48 is: 1,928.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.39 : 3,555.41 = 1,397.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.39/3,555.41 = 1,397.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.39x = 3,555.41 × 1,397.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.39x = 4,968,589.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,968,589.60/2,576.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.51

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