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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.99, 3,640.79 and 1,913.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.99, 3,640.79 and 1,913.30 is: 2,866.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.99 : 3,640.79 = 1,913.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.99/3,640.79 = 1,913.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.99x = 3,640.79 × 1,913.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.99x = 6,965,910.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,965,910.09/2,429.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,866.65

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