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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,707.74, 5,115.82 and 2,216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,707.74, 5,115.82 and 2,216.14 is: 3,057.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,707.74 : 5,115.82 = 2,216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,707.74/5,115.82 = 2,216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,707.74x = 5,115.82 × 2,216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,707.74x = 11,337,373.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,337,373.33/3,707.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.76

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