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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.06, 4,936.26 and 2,005.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.06, 4,936.26 and 2,005.30 is: 2,767.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.06 : 4,936.26 = 2,005.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.06/4,936.26 = 2,005.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.06x = 4,936.26 × 2,005.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.06x = 9,898,682.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,898,682.18/3,577.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.27

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