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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.38, 3,350.70 and 1,380.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.38, 3,350.70 and 1,380.42 is: 1,904.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.38 : 3,350.70 = 1,380.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.38/3,350.70 = 1,380.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.38x = 3,350.70 × 1,380.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.38x = 4,625,373.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,625,373.29/2,428.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.72

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