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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.20, 5,416.80 and 2,220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.20, 5,416.80 and 2,220.04 is: 3,330.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.20 : 5,416.80 = 2,220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.20/5,416.80 = 2,220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.20x = 5,416.80 × 2,220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.20x = 12,025,512.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,025,512.67/3,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.06

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