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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.61, 5,106.87 and 2,209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.61, 5,106.87 and 2,209.20 is: 3,048.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.61 : 5,106.87 = 2,209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.61/5,106.87 = 2,209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.61x = 5,106.87 × 2,209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.61x = 11,282,097.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,282,097.20/3,700.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.72

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