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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,672.40, 5,508.60 and 2,214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,672.40, 5,508.60 and 2,214.40 is: 3,321.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,672.40 : 5,508.60 = 2,214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,672.40/5,508.60 = 2,214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,672.40x = 5,508.60 × 2,214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,672.40x = 12,198,243.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,198,243.84/3,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.60

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