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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.70, 5,359.34 and 2,274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.70, 5,359.34 and 2,274.50 is: 3,407.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.70 : 5,359.34 = 2,274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.70/5,359.34 = 2,274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.70x = 5,359.34 × 2,274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.70x = 12,189,818.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,189,818.83/3,577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.17

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