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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.57, 3,632.22 and 1,033.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.57, 3,632.22 and 1,033.76 is: 1,551.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.57 : 3,632.22 = 1,033.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.57/3,632.22 = 1,033.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.57x = 3,632.22 × 1,033.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.57x = 3,754,843.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,843.75/2,420.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.22

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