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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.27, 3,258.43 and 1,366.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.27, 3,258.43 and 1,366.65 is: 1,885.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.27 : 3,258.43 = 1,366.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.27/3,258.43 = 1,366.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.27x = 3,258.43 × 1,366.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.27x = 4,453,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,453,133.36/2,361.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.91

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