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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,672.95, 5,499.69 and 2,210.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,672.95, 5,499.69 and 2,210.09 is: 3,309.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,672.95 : 5,499.69 = 2,210.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,672.95/5,499.69 = 2,210.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,672.95x = 5,499.69 × 2,210.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,672.95x = 12,154,809.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,154,809.87/3,672.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,309.28

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