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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.15, 3,633.86 and 1,381.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.15, 3,633.86 and 1,381.32 is: 2,074.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.15 : 3,633.86 = 1,381.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.15/3,633.86 = 1,381.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.15x = 3,633.86 × 1,381.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.15x = 5,019,526.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,019,526.95/2,420.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.06

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