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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.56, 4,936.90 and 1,984.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.56, 4,936.90 and 1,984.27 is: 2,738.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.56 : 4,936.90 = 1,984.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.56/4,936.90 = 1,984.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.56x = 4,936.90 × 1,984.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.56x = 9,796,142.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,796,142.56/3,577.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.22

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