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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.56, 4,937.16 and 2,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.56, 4,937.16 and 2,005.80 is: 2,768.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.56 : 4,937.16 = 2,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.56/4,937.16 = 2,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.56x = 4,937.16 × 2,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.56x = 9,902,955.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,902,955.53/3,577.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.08

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