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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,706.62, 5,115.01 and 2,214.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,706.62, 5,115.01 and 2,214.19 is: 3,055.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,706.62 : 5,115.01 = 2,214.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,706.62/5,115.01 = 2,214.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,706.62x = 5,115.01 × 2,214.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,706.62x = 11,325,603.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,325,603.99/3,706.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.51

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