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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.98, 4,937.66 and 1,984.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.98, 4,937.66 and 1,984.66 is: 2,738.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.98 : 4,937.66 = 1,984.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.98/4,937.66 = 1,984.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.98x = 4,937.66 × 1,984.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.98x = 9,799,554.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,799,554.03/3,577.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.85

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