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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.43, 5,367.96 and 2,344.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.43, 5,367.96 and 2,344.61 is: 3,518.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.43 : 5,367.96 = 2,344.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.43/5,367.96 = 2,344.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.43x = 5,367.96 × 2,344.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.43x = 12,585,772.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,585,772.70/3,577.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.10

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