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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.72, 3,977.10 and 1,353.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.72, 3,977.10 and 1,353.24 is: 2,026.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.72 : 3,977.10 = 1,353.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.72/3,977.10 = 1,353.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.72x = 3,977.10 × 1,353.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.72x = 5,381,970.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,381,970.80/2,655.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.56

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