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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.09, 3,352.17 and 1,380.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.09, 3,352.17 and 1,380.95 is: 1,905.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.09 : 3,352.17 = 1,380.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.09/3,352.17 = 1,380.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.09x = 3,352.17 × 1,380.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.09x = 4,629,162.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629,162.40/2,429.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.72

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