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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.48, 3,351.44 and 1,380.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.48, 3,351.44 and 1,380.56 is: 1,905.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.48 : 3,351.44 = 1,380.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.48/3,351.44 = 1,380.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.48x = 3,351.44 × 1,380.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.48x = 4,626,864.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,626,864.01/2,428.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.25

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