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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.67, 4,936.97 and 2,085.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.67, 4,936.97 and 2,085.83 is: 2,878.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.67 : 4,936.97 = 2,085.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.67/4,936.97 = 2,085.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.67x = 4,936.97 × 2,085.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.67x = 10,297,680.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,297,680.14/3,577.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,878.32

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