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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.93, 5,365.57 and 1,237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.93, 5,365.57 and 1,237.33 is: 1,855.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.93 : 5,365.57 = 1,237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.93/5,365.57 = 1,237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.93x = 5,365.57 × 1,237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.93x = 6,638,980.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,638,980.73/3,577.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.54

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