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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.03, 3,351.71 and 1,366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.03, 3,351.71 and 1,366.64 is: 1,885.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.03 : 3,351.71 = 1,366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.03/3,351.71 = 1,366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.03x = 3,351.71 × 1,366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.03x = 4,580,574.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,580,574.12/2,429.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.77

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