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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.60, 3,352.47 and 1,381.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.60, 3,352.47 and 1,381.46 is: 1,906.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.60 : 3,352.47 = 1,381.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.60/3,352.47 = 1,381.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.60x = 3,352.47 × 1,381.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.60x = 4,631,303.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631,303.21/2,429.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.20

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