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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.76, 3,404.70 and 1,768.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.76, 3,404.70 and 1,768.92 is: 2,439.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.76 : 3,404.70 = 1,768.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.76/3,404.70 = 1,768.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.76x = 3,404.70 × 1,768.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.76x = 6,022,641.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,022,641.92/2,468.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.54

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