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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.62, 3,352.79 and 1,367.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.62, 3,352.79 and 1,367.41 is: 1,886.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.62 : 3,352.79 = 1,367.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.62/3,352.79 = 1,367.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.62x = 3,352.79 × 1,367.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.62x = 4,584,633.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,584,633.61/2,429.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.97

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