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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.47, 3,556.91 and 1,398.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.47, 3,556.91 and 1,398.56 is: 1,930.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.47 : 3,556.91 = 1,398.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.47/3,556.91 = 1,398.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.47x = 3,556.91 × 1,398.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.47x = 4,974,527.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,974,527.27/2,577.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.01

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