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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.65, 3,352.88 and 1,367.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.65, 3,352.88 and 1,367.42 is: 1,887.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.65 : 3,352.88 = 1,367.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.65/3,352.88 = 1,367.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.65x = 3,352.88 × 1,367.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.65x = 4,584,778.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,584,778.41/2,429.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.01

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