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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.52, 3,555.57 and 1,397.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.52, 3,555.57 and 1,397.58 is: 1,928.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.52 : 3,555.57 = 1,397.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.52/3,555.57 = 1,397.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.52x = 3,555.57 × 1,397.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.52x = 4,969,193.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,969,193.52/2,576.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.65

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