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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.89, 4,937.48 and 2,180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.89, 4,937.48 and 2,180.64 is: 3,009.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.89 : 4,937.48 = 2,180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.89/4,937.48 = 2,180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.89x = 4,937.48 × 2,180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.89x = 10,766,866.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,766,866.67/3,577.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.28

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