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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.46, 3,631.91 and 2,239.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.46, 3,631.91 and 2,239.02 is: 3,359.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.46 : 3,631.91 = 2,239.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.46/3,631.91 = 2,239.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.46x = 3,631.91 × 2,239.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.46x = 8,131,907.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,131,907.93/2,420.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.65

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