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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.55, 5,062.01 and 2,411.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.55, 5,062.01 and 2,411.10 is: 3,325.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.55 : 5,062.01 = 2,411.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.55/5,062.01 = 2,411.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.55x = 5,062.01 × 2,411.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.55x = 12,205,012.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,205,012.31/3,670.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.12

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