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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,701.67, 5,107.46 and 2,209.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,701.67, 5,107.46 and 2,209.31 is: 3,048.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,701.67 : 5,107.46 = 2,209.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,701.67/5,107.46 = 2,209.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,701.67x = 5,107.46 × 2,209.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,701.67x = 11,283,925.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,283,925.87/3,701.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.33

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