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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.06, 3,556.35 and 1,398.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.06, 3,556.35 and 1,398.15 is: 1,929.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.06 : 3,556.35 = 1,398.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.06/3,556.35 = 1,398.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.06x = 3,556.35 × 1,398.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.06x = 4,972,310.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,972,310.75/2,577.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.45

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