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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.98, 3,557.72 and 1,792.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.98, 3,557.72 and 1,792.08 is: 2,474.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.98 : 3,557.72 = 1,792.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.98/3,557.72 = 1,792.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.98x = 3,557.72 × 1,792.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.98x = 6,375,718.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,375,718.86/2,576.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.10

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