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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.21, 3,633.38 and 2,014.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.21, 3,633.38 and 2,014.31 is: 3,024.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.21 : 3,633.38 = 2,014.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.21/3,633.38 = 2,014.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.21x = 3,633.38 × 2,014.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.21x = 7,318,753.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,318,753.67/2,420.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.02

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