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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.58, 3,352.50 and 1,367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.58, 3,352.50 and 1,367.40 is: 1,886.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.58 : 3,352.50 = 1,367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.58/3,352.50 = 1,367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.58x = 3,352.50 × 1,367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.58x = 4,584,208.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,584,208.50/2,429.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.83

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