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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,710.61, 5,120.62 and 2,218.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,710.61, 5,120.62 and 2,218.59 is: 3,061.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,710.61 : 5,120.62 = 2,218.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,710.61/5,120.62 = 2,218.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,710.61x = 5,120.62 × 2,218.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,710.61x = 11,360,550.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,360,550.78/3,710.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.64

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