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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.24, 5,064.40 and 2,014.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.24, 5,064.40 and 2,014.24 is: 2,779.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.24 : 5,064.40 = 2,014.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.24/5,064.40 = 2,014.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.24x = 5,064.40 × 2,014.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.24x = 10,200,917.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,200,917.06/3,670.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.36

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