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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.02, 3,629.58 and 1,103.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.02, 3,629.58 and 1,103.47 is: 1,655.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.02 : 3,629.58 = 1,103.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.02/3,629.58 = 1,103.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.02x = 3,629.58 × 1,103.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.02x = 4,005,132.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,132.64/2,420.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.00

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