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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.49, 3,406.50 and 1,349.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.49, 3,406.50 and 1,349.42 is: 1,862.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.49 : 3,406.50 = 1,349.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.49/3,406.50 = 1,349.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.49x = 3,406.50 × 1,349.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.49x = 4,596,792.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,596,792.48/2,468.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.19

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