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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.67, 4,934.72 and 2,517.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.67, 4,934.72 and 2,517.68 is: 3,472.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.67 : 4,934.72 = 2,517.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.67/4,934.72 = 2,517.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.67x = 4,934.72 × 2,517.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.67x = 12,424,064.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,424,064.48/3,577.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.67

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