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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.51, 4,936.89 and 1,984.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.51, 4,936.89 and 1,984.27 is: 2,738.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.51 : 4,936.89 = 1,984.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.51/4,936.89 = 1,984.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.51x = 4,936.89 × 1,984.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.51x = 9,796,110.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,796,110.38/3,577.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.25

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