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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.41, 3,555.43 and 1,397.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.41, 3,555.43 and 1,397.45 is: 1,928.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.41 : 3,555.43 = 1,397.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.41/3,555.43 = 1,397.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.41x = 3,555.43 × 1,397.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.41x = 4,968,541.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,968,541.05/2,576.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.48

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