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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.93, 3,556.16 and 1,398

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.93, 3,556.16 and 1,398 is: 1,929.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.93 : 3,556.16 = 1,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.93/3,556.16 = 1,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.93x = 3,556.16 × 1,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.93x = 4,971,504.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971,504.69/2,576.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.24

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