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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.67, 3,258.97 and 1,366.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.67, 3,258.97 and 1,366.85 is: 1,886.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.67 : 3,258.97 = 1,366.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.67/3,258.97 = 1,366.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.67x = 3,258.97 × 1,366.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.67x = 4,454,527.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,454,527.87/2,361.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.18

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