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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.26, 3,258.54 and 1,366.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.26, 3,258.54 and 1,366.61 is: 1,885.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.26 : 3,258.54 = 1,366.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.26/3,258.54 = 1,366.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.26x = 3,258.54 × 1,366.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.26x = 4,453,137.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,453,137.06/2,361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.92

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