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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.89, 3,408.31 and 1,350.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.89, 3,408.31 and 1,350.62 is: 1,863.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.89 : 3,408.31 = 1,350.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.89/3,408.31 = 1,350.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.89x = 3,408.31 × 1,350.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.89x = 4,603,324.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,603,324.90/2,469.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.78

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