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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.55, 4,937.24 and 2,005.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.55, 4,937.24 and 2,005.88 is: 2,768.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.55 : 4,937.24 = 2,005.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.55/4,937.24 = 2,005.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.55x = 4,937.24 × 2,005.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.55x = 9,903,500.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,903,500.94/3,577.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.24

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