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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.51, 3,406.55 and 1,349.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.51, 3,406.55 and 1,349.46 is: 1,862.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.51 : 3,406.55 = 1,349.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.51/3,406.55 = 1,349.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.51x = 3,406.55 × 1,349.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.51x = 4,597,000.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597,000.01/2,468.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.26

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