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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.37, 5,366.05 and 2,035.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.37, 5,366.05 and 2,035.13 is: 3,052.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.37 : 5,366.05 = 2,035.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.37/5,366.05 = 2,035.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.37x = 5,366.05 × 2,035.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.37x = 10,920,577.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,920,577.42/3,577.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.69

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