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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.50, 5,367.87 and 2,038.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.50, 5,367.87 and 2,038.50 is: 3,058.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.50 : 5,367.87 = 2,038.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.50/5,367.87 = 2,038.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.50x = 5,367.87 × 2,038.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.50x = 10,942,403.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,942,403.00/3,577.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.67

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