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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.12, 3,351.96 and 1,325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.12, 3,351.96 and 1,325.12 is: 1,828.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.12 : 3,351.96 = 1,325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.12/3,351.96 = 1,325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.12x = 3,351.96 × 1,325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.12x = 4,441,749.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,441,749.24/2,429.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.54

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