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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.77, 3,555.91 and 1,397.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.77, 3,555.91 and 1,397.83 is: 1,928.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.77 : 3,555.91 = 1,397.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.77/3,555.91 = 1,397.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.77x = 3,555.91 × 1,397.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.77x = 4,970,557.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,970,557.68/2,576.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.99

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