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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.44, 4,936.96 and 2,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.44, 4,936.96 and 2,005.60 is: 2,767.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.44 : 4,936.96 = 2,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.44/4,936.96 = 2,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.44x = 4,936.96 × 2,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.44x = 9,901,566.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,901,566.98/3,577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.78

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