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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.73, 3,406.80 and 1,349.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.73, 3,406.80 and 1,349.67 is: 1,862.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.73 : 3,406.80 = 1,349.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.73/3,406.80 = 1,349.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.73x = 3,406.80 × 1,349.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.73x = 4,598,055.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,055.76/2,468.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.52

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