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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.68, 3,352.96 and 1,381.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.68, 3,352.96 and 1,381.80 is: 1,906.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.68 : 3,352.96 = 1,381.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.68/3,352.96 = 1,381.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.68x = 3,352.96 × 1,381.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.68x = 4,633,120.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,120.13/2,429.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.88

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