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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.57, 3,352.41 and 1,367.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.57, 3,352.41 and 1,367.19 is: 1,886.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.57 : 3,352.41 = 1,367.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.57/3,352.41 = 1,367.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.57x = 3,352.41 × 1,367.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.57x = 4,583,381.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,583,381.43/2,429.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.50

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