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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.95, 5,367.64 and 1,386.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.95, 5,367.64 and 1,386.70 is: 2,080.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.95 : 5,367.64 = 1,386.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.95/5,367.64 = 1,386.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.95x = 5,367.64 × 1,386.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.95x = 7,443,306.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,443,306.39/3,577.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.33

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