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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.05, 3,633.15 and 2,057.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.05, 3,633.15 and 2,057.14 is: 3,088.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.05 : 3,633.15 = 2,057.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.05/3,633.15 = 2,057.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.05x = 3,633.15 × 2,057.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.05x = 7,473,898.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,473,898.19/2,420.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.32

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