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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,632.61, 5,013.80 and 2,216.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,632.61, 5,013.80 and 2,216.77 is: 3,059.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,632.61 : 5,013.80 = 2,216.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,632.61/5,013.80 = 2,216.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,632.61x = 5,013.80 × 2,216.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,632.61x = 11,114,441.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,114,441.43/3,632.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.63

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