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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.79, 3,408.21 and 1,350.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.79, 3,408.21 and 1,350.71 is: 1,863.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.79 : 3,408.21 = 1,350.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.79/3,408.21 = 1,350.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.79x = 3,408.21 × 1,350.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.79x = 4,603,499.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,603,499.07/2,469.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.92

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