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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.76, 4,937.15 and 1,984.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.76, 4,937.15 and 1,984.40 is: 2,738.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.76 : 4,937.15 = 1,984.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.76/4,937.15 = 1,984.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.76x = 4,937.15 × 1,984.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.76x = 9,797,280.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,797,280.46/3,577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.38

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