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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.67, 3,351.48 and 1,366.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.67, 3,351.48 and 1,366.43 is: 1,885.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.67 : 3,351.48 = 1,366.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.67/3,351.48 = 1,366.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.67x = 3,351.48 × 1,366.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.67x = 4,579,562.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,579,562.82/2,428.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.63

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