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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.31, 3,404.97 and 1,348.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.31, 3,404.97 and 1,348.31 is: 1,860.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.31 : 3,404.97 = 1,348.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.31/3,404.97 = 1,348.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.31x = 3,404.97 × 1,348.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.31x = 4,590,955.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,590,955.10/2,467.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.71

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