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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.30, 3,406.08 and 1,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.30, 3,406.08 and 1,349 is: 1,861.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.30 : 3,406.08 = 1,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.30/3,406.08 = 1,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.30x = 3,406.08 × 1,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.30x = 4,594,801.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,801.92/2,468.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.52

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