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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.67, 5,365.54 and 1,497.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.67, 5,365.54 and 1,497.25 is: 2,245.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.67 : 5,365.54 = 1,497.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.67/5,365.54 = 1,497.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.67x = 5,365.54 × 1,497.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.67x = 8,033,554.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,033,554.77/3,577.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.47

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