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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.93, 3,258.72 and 1,366.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.93, 3,258.72 and 1,366.94 is: 1,885.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.93 : 3,258.72 = 1,366.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.93/3,258.72 = 1,366.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.93x = 3,258.72 × 1,366.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.93x = 4,454,458.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,454,458.42/2,361.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.94

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