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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.07, 3,682.61 and 2,020.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.07, 3,682.61 and 2,020.47 is: 3,030.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.07 : 3,682.61 = 2,020.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.07/3,682.61 = 2,020.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.07x = 3,682.61 × 2,020.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.07x = 7,440,592.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,440,592.92/2,455.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.71

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