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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.61, 3,258.93 and 1,366.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.61, 3,258.93 and 1,366.98 is: 1,886.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.61 : 3,258.93 = 1,366.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.61/3,258.93 = 1,366.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.61x = 3,258.93 × 1,366.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.61x = 4,454,892.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,454,892.13/2,361.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.38

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