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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.63, 3,406.76 and 1,349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.63, 3,406.76 and 1,349.62 is: 1,862.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.63 : 3,406.76 = 1,349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.63/3,406.76 = 1,349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.63x = 3,406.76 × 1,349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.63x = 4,597,831.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597,831.43/2,468.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.50

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