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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.58, 3,258.72 and 1,366.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.58, 3,258.72 and 1,366.67 is: 1,885.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.58 : 3,258.72 = 1,366.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.58/3,258.72 = 1,366.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.58x = 3,258.72 × 1,366.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.58x = 4,453,603.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,453,603.01/2,361.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.86

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