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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.79, 3,555.93 and 1,397.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.79, 3,555.93 and 1,397.85 is: 1,929.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.79 : 3,555.93 = 1,397.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.79/3,555.93 = 1,397.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.79x = 3,555.93 × 1,397.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.79x = 4,970,656.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,970,656.75/2,576.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.01

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