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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.74, 4,937.01 and 2,005.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.74, 4,937.01 and 2,005.53 is: 2,767.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.74 : 4,937.01 = 2,005.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.74/4,937.01 = 2,005.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.74x = 4,937.01 × 2,005.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.74x = 9,901,321.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,901,321.67/3,577.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.48

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