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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.71, 3,351.56 and 1,380.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.71, 3,351.56 and 1,380.75 is: 1,905.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.71 : 3,351.56 = 1,380.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.71/3,351.56 = 1,380.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.71x = 3,351.56 × 1,380.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.71x = 4,627,659.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,659.57/2,428.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.40

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