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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.06, 3,405.86 and 1,349.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.06, 3,405.86 and 1,349.00 is: 1,861.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.06 : 3,405.86 = 1,349.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.06/3,405.86 = 1,349.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.06x = 3,405.86 × 1,349.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.06x = 4,594,517.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,517.03/2,468.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.59

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