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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.80, 5,506.20 and 2,212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.80, 5,506.20 and 2,212.80 is: 3,319.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.80 : 5,506.20 = 2,212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.80/5,506.20 = 2,212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.80x = 5,506.20 × 2,212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.80x = 12,184,119.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,184,119.36/3,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.20

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