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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.34, 3,261.60 and 1,666.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.34, 3,261.60 and 1,666.12 is: 2,298.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.34 : 3,261.60 = 1,666.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.34/3,261.60 = 1,666.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.34x = 3,261.60 × 1,666.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.34x = 5,434,216.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,434,216.99/2,364.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.41

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