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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.60, 3,629.45 and 1,033.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.60, 3,629.45 and 1,033.22 is: 1,549.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.60 : 3,629.45 = 1,033.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.60/3,629.45 = 1,033.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.60x = 3,629.45 × 1,033.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.60x = 3,750,020.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,020.33/2,420.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.21

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