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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.43, 3,555.36 and 1,397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.43, 3,555.36 and 1,397.52 is: 1,928.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.43 : 3,555.36 = 1,397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.43/3,555.36 = 1,397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.43x = 3,555.36 × 1,397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.43x = 4,968,686.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,968,686.71/2,576.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.52

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