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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.39, 3,630.96 and 1,033.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.39, 3,630.96 and 1,033.73 is: 1,550.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.39 : 3,630.96 = 1,033.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.39/3,630.96 = 1,033.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.39x = 3,630.96 × 1,033.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.39x = 3,753,425.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,425.80/2,420.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.76

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