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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.42, 3,406.29 and 1,349.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.42, 3,406.29 and 1,349.35 is: 1,862.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.42 : 3,406.29 = 1,349.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.42/3,406.29 = 1,349.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.42x = 3,406.29 × 1,349.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.42x = 4,596,264.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,596,264.74/2,468.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.02

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