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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.14, 3,350.88 and 1,380.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.14, 3,350.88 and 1,380.24 is: 1,904.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.14 : 3,350.88 = 1,380.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.14/3,350.88 = 1,380.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.14x = 3,350.88 × 1,380.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.14x = 4,625,018.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,625,018.61/2,428.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.76

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