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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.76, 3,926.00 and 1,577.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.76, 3,926.00 and 1,577.68 is: 2,363.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.76 : 3,926.00 = 1,577.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.76/3,926.00 = 1,577.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.76x = 3,926.00 × 1,577.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.76x = 6,193,965.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,193,965.81/2,620.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.43

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