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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.38, 3,407.81 and 1,350.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.38, 3,407.81 and 1,350.36 is: 1,863.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.38 : 3,407.81 = 1,350.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.38/3,407.81 = 1,350.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.38x = 3,407.81 × 1,350.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.38x = 4,601,763.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,601,763.56/2,469.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.53

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