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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.58, 5,366.38 and 1,934.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.58, 5,366.38 and 1,934.90 is: 2,902.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.58 : 5,366.38 = 1,934.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.58/5,366.38 = 1,934.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.58x = 5,366.38 × 1,934.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.58x = 10,383,408.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,383,408.66/3,577.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,902.36

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