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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.46, 3,352.86 and 1,381.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.46, 3,352.86 and 1,381.50 is: 1,906.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.46 : 3,352.86 = 1,381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.46/3,352.86 = 1,381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.46x = 3,352.86 × 1,381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.46x = 4,631,976.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631,976.09/2,429.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.59

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