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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.68, 4,937.21 and 2,005.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.68, 4,937.21 and 2,005.77 is: 2,767.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.68 : 4,937.21 = 2,005.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.68/4,937.21 = 2,005.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.68x = 4,937.21 × 2,005.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.68x = 9,902,897.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,902,897.67/3,577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.97

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