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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.28, 3,403.13 and 1,935.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.28, 3,403.13 and 1,935.51 is: 2,668.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.28 : 3,403.13 = 1,935.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.28/3,403.13 = 1,935.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.28x = 3,403.13 × 1,935.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.28x = 6,586,792.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,586,792.15/2,468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,668.58

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