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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.65, 3,406.79 and 1,349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.65, 3,406.79 and 1,349.56 is: 1,862.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.65 : 3,406.79 = 1,349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.65/3,406.79 = 1,349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.65x = 3,406.79 × 1,349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.65x = 4,597,667.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597,667.51/2,468.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.42

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