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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.99, 3,351.99 and 1,381.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.99, 3,351.99 and 1,381.05 is: 1,905.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.99 : 3,351.99 = 1,381.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.99/3,351.99 = 1,381.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.99x = 3,351.99 × 1,381.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.99x = 4,629,275.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629,275.40/2,428.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.84

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