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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.89, 3,632.71 and 2,014.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.89, 3,632.71 and 2,014.94 is: 3,023.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.89 : 3,632.71 = 2,014.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.89/3,632.71 = 2,014.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.89x = 3,632.71 × 2,014.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.89x = 7,319,692.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,319,692.69/2,420.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.56

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