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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.34, 5,336.88 and 2,995.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.34, 5,336.88 and 2,995.94 is: 4,469.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.34 : 5,336.88 = 2,995.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.34/5,336.88 = 2,995.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.34x = 5,336.88 × 2,995.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.34x = 15,988,972.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,988,972.27/3,577.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.51

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