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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.85, 3,631.78 and 754.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.85, 3,631.78 and 754.93 is: 1,132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.85 : 3,631.78 = 754.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.85/3,631.78 = 754.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.85x = 3,631.78 × 754.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.85x = 2,741,742.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741,742.33/2,420.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.56

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