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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.67, 5,366.66 and 1,356.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.67, 5,366.66 and 1,356.35 is: 2,034.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.67 : 5,366.66 = 1,356.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.67/5,366.66 = 1,356.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.67x = 5,366.66 × 1,356.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.67x = 7,279,035.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,279,035.68/3,577.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.58

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