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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.67, 3,352.95 and 1,381.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.67, 3,352.95 and 1,381.80 is: 1,906.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.67 : 3,352.95 = 1,381.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.67/3,352.95 = 1,381.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.67x = 3,352.95 × 1,381.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.67x = 4,633,106.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,106.31/2,429.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.89

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