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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.73, 3,352.83 and 1,367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.73, 3,352.83 and 1,367.44 is: 1,886.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.73 : 3,352.83 = 1,367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.73/3,352.83 = 1,367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.73x = 3,352.83 × 1,367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.73x = 4,584,809.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,584,809.69/2,429.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.96

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