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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,706.70, 5,114.49 and 2,135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,706.70, 5,114.49 and 2,135.30 is: 2,946.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,706.70 : 5,114.49 = 2,135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,706.70/5,114.49 = 2,135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,706.70x = 5,114.49 × 2,135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,706.70x = 10,920,970.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,920,970.50/3,706.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,946.28

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