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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.10, 3,351.78 and 1,380.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.10, 3,351.78 and 1,380.96 is: 1,905.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.10 : 3,351.78 = 1,380.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.10/3,351.78 = 1,380.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.10x = 3,351.78 × 1,380.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.10x = 4,628,674.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,628,674.11/2,429.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.51

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