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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.18, 4,936.52 and 2,005.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.18, 4,936.52 and 2,005.27 is: 2,767.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.18 : 4,936.52 = 2,005.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.18/4,936.52 = 2,005.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.18x = 4,936.52 × 2,005.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.18x = 9,899,055.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,899,055.46/3,577.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.28

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