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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.85, 3,407.06 and 1,349.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.85, 3,407.06 and 1,349.85 is: 1,862.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.85 : 3,407.06 = 1,349.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.85/3,407.06 = 1,349.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.85x = 3,407.06 × 1,349.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.85x = 4,599,013.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599,013.19/2,468.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.82

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