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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.06, 3,351.27 and 1,380.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.06, 3,351.27 and 1,380.86 is: 1,905.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.06 : 3,351.27 = 1,380.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.06/3,351.27 = 1,380.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.06x = 3,351.27 × 1,380.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.06x = 4,627,634.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,634.69/2,429.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.11

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