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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.31, 3,352.49 and 1,381.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.31, 3,352.49 and 1,381.37 is: 1,906.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.31 : 3,352.49 = 1,381.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.31/3,352.49 = 1,381.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.31x = 3,352.49 × 1,381.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.31x = 4,631,029.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631,029.48/2,429.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.32

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