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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.40, 3,258.84 and 1,366.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.40, 3,258.84 and 1,366.92 is: 1,886.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.40 : 3,258.84 = 1,366.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.40/3,258.84 = 1,366.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.40x = 3,258.84 × 1,366.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.40x = 4,454,573.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,454,573.57/2,361.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.41

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