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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.59, 3,866.31 and 1,406.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.59, 3,866.31 and 1,406.55 is: 2,110.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.59 : 3,866.31 = 1,406.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.59/3,866.31 = 1,406.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.59x = 3,866.31 × 1,406.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.59x = 5,438,158.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,438,158.33/2,576.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.60

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