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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.16, 3,258.30 and 1,366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.16, 3,258.30 and 1,366.48 is: 1,885.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.16 : 3,258.30 = 1,366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.16/3,258.30 = 1,366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.16x = 3,258.30 × 1,366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.16x = 4,452,401.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452,401.78/2,361.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.68

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