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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.68, 4,935.76 and 2,232.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.68, 4,935.76 and 2,232.49 is: 3,079.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.68 : 4,935.76 = 2,232.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.68/4,935.76 = 2,232.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.68x = 4,935.76 × 2,232.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.68x = 11,019,034.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,019,034.84/3,577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.94

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