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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.30, 5,491.79 and 2,190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.30, 5,491.79 and 2,190.31 is: 3,277.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.30 : 5,491.79 = 2,190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.30/5,491.79 = 2,190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.30x = 5,491.79 × 2,190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.30x = 12,028,697.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,028,697.87/3,670.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.31

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