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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.19, 3,624.80 and 2,365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.19, 3,624.80 and 2,365.52 is: 3,542.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.19 : 3,624.80 = 2,365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.19/3,624.80 = 2,365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.19x = 3,624.80 × 2,365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.19x = 8,574,506.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,574,506.94/2,420.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.91

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