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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,672.96, 5,510.40 and 2,221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,672.96, 5,510.40 and 2,221.44 is: 3,332.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,672.96 : 5,510.40 = 2,221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,672.96/5,510.40 = 2,221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,672.96x = 5,510.40 × 2,221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,672.96x = 12,241,022.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,241,022.98/3,672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.74

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