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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.22, 3,556.58 and 1,398.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.22, 3,556.58 and 1,398.30 is: 1,929.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.22 : 3,556.58 = 1,398.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.22/3,556.58 = 1,398.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.22x = 3,556.58 × 1,398.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.22x = 4,973,165.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,973,165.81/2,577.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.66

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