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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.80, 5,366.70 and 3,032.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.80, 5,366.70 and 3,032.40 is: 4,548.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.80 : 5,366.70 = 3,032.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.80/5,366.70 = 3,032.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.80x = 5,366.70 × 3,032.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.80x = 16,273,981.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,273,981.08/3,577.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.60

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