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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.09, 3,627.41 and 1,032.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.09, 3,627.41 and 1,032.72 is: 1,547.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.09 : 3,627.41 = 1,032.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.09/3,627.41 = 1,032.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.09x = 3,627.41 × 1,032.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.09x = 3,746,093.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746,093.69/2,420.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.92

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