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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469, 3,407.15 and 1,349.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469, 3,407.15 and 1,349.94 is: 1,862.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469 : 3,407.15 = 1,349.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469/3,407.15 = 1,349.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469x = 3,407.15 × 1,349.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469x = 4,599,448.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599,448.07/2,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.88

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