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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.15, 3,556.46 and 1,398.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.15, 3,556.46 and 1,398.21 is: 1,929.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.15 : 3,556.46 = 1,398.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.15/3,556.46 = 1,398.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.15x = 3,556.46 × 1,398.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.15x = 4,972,670.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,972,670.95/2,577.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.52

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