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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.13, 3,406.09 and 1,349.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.13, 3,406.09 and 1,349.12 is: 1,861.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.13 : 3,406.09 = 1,349.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.13/3,406.09 = 1,349.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.13x = 3,406.09 × 1,349.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.13x = 4,595,207.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,207.11/2,468.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.82

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