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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.24, 3,556.58 and 1,398.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.24, 3,556.58 and 1,398.29 is: 1,929.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.24 : 3,556.58 = 1,398.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.24/3,556.58 = 1,398.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.24x = 3,556.58 × 1,398.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.24x = 4,973,105.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,973,105.47/2,577.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.62

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