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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.03, 4,936.35 and 2,005.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.03, 4,936.35 and 2,005.09 is: 2,767.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.03 : 4,936.35 = 2,005.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.03/4,936.35 = 2,005.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.03x = 4,936.35 × 2,005.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.03x = 9,897,826.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,897,826.02/3,577.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.05

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