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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.74, 3,406.87 and 1,349.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.74, 3,406.87 and 1,349.69 is: 1,862.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.74 : 3,406.87 = 1,349.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.74/3,406.87 = 1,349.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.74x = 3,406.87 × 1,349.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.74x = 4,598,211.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,211.62/2,468.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.57

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