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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.28, 4,936.55 and 2,005.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.28, 4,936.55 and 2,005.34 is: 2,767.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.28 : 4,936.55 = 2,005.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.28/4,936.55 = 2,005.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.28x = 4,936.55 × 2,005.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.28x = 9,899,426.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,899,426.47/3,577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.31

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