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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.96, 3,353.33 and 1,382.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.96, 3,353.33 and 1,382.02 is: 1,907.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.96 : 3,353.33 = 1,382.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.96/3,353.33 = 1,382.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.96x = 3,353.33 × 1,382.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.96x = 4,634,364.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,634,364.20/2,429.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.18

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