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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.69, 3,635.89 and 2,115.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.69, 3,635.89 and 2,115.72 is: 3,177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.69 : 3,635.89 = 2,115.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.69/3,635.89 = 2,115.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.69x = 3,635.89 × 2,115.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.69x = 7,692,519.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,692,519.90/2,420.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.83

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