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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.65, 5,505.98 and 2,212.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.65, 5,505.98 and 2,212.65 is: 3,318.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.65 : 5,505.98 = 2,212.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.65/5,505.98 = 2,212.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.65x = 5,505.98 × 2,212.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.65x = 12,182,795.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,182,795.58/3,670.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.98

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