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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.73, 3,486.36 and 1,866.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.73, 3,486.36 and 1,866.60 is: 2,792.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.73 : 3,486.36 = 1,866.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.73/3,486.36 = 1,866.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.73x = 3,486.36 × 1,866.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.73x = 6,507,639.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,507,639.58/2,330.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.10

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