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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.92, 3,355.02 and 1,729.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.92, 3,355.02 and 1,729.08 is: 2,388.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.92 : 3,355.02 = 1,729.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.92/3,355.02 = 1,729.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.92x = 3,355.02 × 1,729.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.92x = 5,801,097.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,801,097.98/2,428.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.34

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