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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.28, 3,341.25 and 1,635.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.28, 3,341.25 and 1,635.39 is: 2,257.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.28 : 3,341.25 = 1,635.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.28/3,341.25 = 1,635.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.28x = 3,341.25 × 1,635.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.28x = 5,464,246.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,464,246.84/2,420.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.69

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