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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.33, 3,406.52 and 1,349.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.33, 3,406.52 and 1,349.43 is: 1,862.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.33 : 3,406.52 = 1,349.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.33/3,406.52 = 1,349.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.33x = 3,406.52 × 1,349.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.33x = 4,596,868.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,596,868.10/2,468.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.34

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