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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.02, 3,351.90 and 1,381.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.02, 3,351.90 and 1,381.06 is: 1,905.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.02 : 3,351.90 = 1,381.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.02/3,351.90 = 1,381.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.02x = 3,351.90 × 1,381.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.02x = 4,629,175.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629,175.01/2,429.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.78

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