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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.06, 3,405.98 and 1,349.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.06, 3,405.98 and 1,349.04 is: 1,861.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.06 : 3,405.98 = 1,349.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.06/3,405.98 = 1,349.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.06x = 3,405.98 × 1,349.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.06x = 4,594,796.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,796.51/2,468.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.71

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