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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.87, 3,402.33 and 1,769.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.87, 3,402.33 and 1,769.03 is: 2,437.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.87 : 3,402.33 = 1,769.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.87/3,402.33 = 1,769.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.87x = 3,402.33 × 1,769.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.87x = 6,018,823.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,018,823.84/2,468.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.89

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