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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.58, 3,555.66 and 1,457.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.58, 3,555.66 and 1,457.51 is: 2,011.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.58 : 3,555.66 = 1,457.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.58/3,555.66 = 1,457.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.58x = 3,555.66 × 1,457.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.58x = 5,182,396.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,182,396.55/2,576.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.35

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