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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.74, 4,937.18 and 2,005.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.74, 4,937.18 and 2,005.83 is: 2,767.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.74 : 4,937.18 = 2,005.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.74/4,937.18 = 2,005.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.74x = 4,937.18 × 2,005.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.74x = 9,903,133.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,903,133.73/3,577.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.99

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