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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.92, 3,556.12 and 1,397.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.92, 3,556.12 and 1,397.99 is: 1,929.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.92 : 3,556.12 = 1,397.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.92/3,556.12 = 1,397.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.92x = 3,556.12 × 1,397.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.92x = 4,971,420.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971,420.20/2,576.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.21

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