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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.63, 5,107.89 and 2,209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.63, 5,107.89 and 2,209.56 is: 3,049.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.63 : 5,107.89 = 2,209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.63/5,107.89 = 2,209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.63x = 5,107.89 × 2,209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.63x = 11,286,189.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,286,189.43/3,700.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.80

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