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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.57, 4,936.58 and 2,065.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.57, 4,936.58 and 2,065.19 is: 2,849.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.57 : 4,936.58 = 2,065.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.57/4,936.58 = 2,065.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.57x = 4,936.58 × 2,065.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.57x = 10,194,948.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,194,948.39/3,577.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.68

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