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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.32, 3,406.34 and 1,349.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.32, 3,406.34 and 1,349.30 is: 1,862.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.32 : 3,406.34 = 1,349.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.32/3,406.34 = 1,349.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.32x = 3,406.34 × 1,349.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.32x = 4,596,181.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,596,181.39/2,468.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.07

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