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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.41, 3,631.12 and 754.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.41, 3,631.12 and 754.49 is: 1,131.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.41 : 3,631.12 = 754.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.41/3,631.12 = 754.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.41x = 3,631.12 × 754.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.41x = 2,739,643.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,643.73/2,420.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.89

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