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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.71, 3,353.07 and 1,381.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.71, 3,353.07 and 1,381.75 is: 1,906.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.71 : 3,353.07 = 1,381.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.71/3,353.07 = 1,381.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.71x = 3,353.07 × 1,381.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.71x = 4,633,104.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,104.47/2,429.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.85

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