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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.72, 3,555.83 and 1,397.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.72, 3,555.83 and 1,397.77 is: 1,928.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.72 : 3,555.83 = 1,397.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.72/3,555.83 = 1,397.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.72x = 3,555.83 × 1,397.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.72x = 4,970,227.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,970,227.10/2,576.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.89

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