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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.53, 5,106.60 and 2,207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.53, 5,106.60 and 2,207.68 is: 3,046.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.53 : 5,106.60 = 2,207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.53/5,106.60 = 2,207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.53x = 5,106.60 × 2,207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.53x = 11,273,738.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,273,738.69/3,700.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.52

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