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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.53, 5,367.38 and 2,412.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.53, 5,367.38 and 2,412.21 is: 3,619.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.53 : 5,367.38 = 2,412.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.53/5,367.38 = 2,412.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.53x = 5,367.38 × 2,412.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.53x = 12,947,247.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,947,247.71/3,577.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.05

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