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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.70, 3,406.64 and 1,349.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.70, 3,406.64 and 1,349.40 is: 1,862.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.70 : 3,406.64 = 1,349.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.70/3,406.64 = 1,349.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.70x = 3,406.64 × 1,349.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.70x = 4,596,920.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,596,920.02/2,468.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.08

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