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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.56, 3,352.80 and 1,381.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.56, 3,352.80 and 1,381.63 is: 1,906.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.56 : 3,352.80 = 1,381.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.56/3,352.80 = 1,381.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.56x = 3,352.80 × 1,381.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.56x = 4,632,329.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632,329.06/2,429.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.65

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