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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.55, 3,625.83 and 1,762.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.55, 3,625.83 and 1,762.02 is: 2,639.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.55 : 3,625.83 = 1,762.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.55/3,625.83 = 1,762.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.55x = 3,625.83 × 1,762.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.55x = 6,388,784.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,388,784.98/2,420.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.39

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