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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.44, 4,936.77 and 2,005.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.44, 4,936.77 and 2,005.54 is: 2,767.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.44 : 4,936.77 = 2,005.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.44/4,936.77 = 2,005.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.44x = 4,936.77 × 2,005.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.44x = 9,900,889.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,900,889.71/3,577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.59

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