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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.79, 5,364.84 and 1,497.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.79, 5,364.84 and 1,497.23 is: 2,245.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.79 : 5,364.84 = 1,497.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.79/5,364.84 = 1,497.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.79x = 5,364.84 × 1,497.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.79x = 8,032,372.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,032,372.57/3,577.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.07

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