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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.88, 3,353.18 and 1,381.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.88, 3,353.18 and 1,381.88 is: 1,906.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.88 : 3,353.18 = 1,381.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.88/3,353.18 = 1,381.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.88x = 3,353.18 × 1,381.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.88x = 4,633,668.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,668.70/2,429.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.95

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