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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.95, 3,557.46 and 1,398.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.95, 3,557.46 and 1,398.99 is: 1,930.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.95 : 3,557.46 = 1,398.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.95/3,557.46 = 1,398.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.95x = 3,557.46 × 1,398.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.95x = 4,976,850.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,976,850.97/2,577.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.55

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