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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.49, 3,352.83 and 1,381.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.49, 3,352.83 and 1,381.89 is: 1,907.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.49 : 3,352.83 = 1,381.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.49/3,352.83 = 1,381.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.49x = 3,352.83 × 1,381.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.49x = 4,633,242.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,242.25/2,429.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.08

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