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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.73, 3,353.20 and 1,381.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.73, 3,353.20 and 1,381.79 is: 1,906.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.73 : 3,353.20 = 1,381.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.73/3,353.20 = 1,381.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.73x = 3,353.20 × 1,381.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.73x = 4,633,423.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,423.16/2,429.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.97

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