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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.30, 3,352.13 and 1,381.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.30, 3,352.13 and 1,381.38 is: 1,906.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.30 : 3,352.13 = 1,381.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.30/3,352.13 = 1,381.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.30x = 3,352.13 × 1,381.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.30x = 4,630,565.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,630,565.34/2,429.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.13

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