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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.63, 3,352.91 and 1,381.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.63, 3,352.91 and 1,381.69 is: 1,906.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.63 : 3,352.91 = 1,381.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.63/3,352.91 = 1,381.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.63x = 3,352.91 × 1,381.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.63x = 4,632,682.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632,682.22/2,429.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.74

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