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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.30, 4,936.98 and 2,005.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.30, 4,936.98 and 2,005.39 is: 2,767.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.30 : 4,936.98 = 2,005.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.30/4,936.98 = 2,005.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.30x = 4,936.98 × 2,005.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.30x = 9,900,570.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,900,570.32/3,577.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.61

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