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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.46, 3,633.75 and 2,014.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.46, 3,633.75 and 2,014.56 is: 3,024.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.46 : 3,633.75 = 2,014.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.46/3,633.75 = 2,014.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.46x = 3,633.75 × 2,014.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.46x = 7,320,407.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,320,407.40/2,420.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.39

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