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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.96, 5,507.76 and 2,211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.96, 5,507.76 and 2,211.16 is: 3,317.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.96 : 5,507.76 = 2,211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.96/5,507.76 = 2,211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.96x = 5,507.76 × 2,211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.96x = 12,178,538.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,178,538.60/3,670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.54

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