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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.96, 4,940.25 and 3,085.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.96, 4,940.25 and 3,085.89 is: 4,260.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.96 : 4,940.25 = 3,085.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.96/4,940.25 = 3,085.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.96x = 4,940.25 × 3,085.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.96x = 15,245,068.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,245,068.07/3,577.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,260.83

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