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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.08, 3,548.76 and 1,066.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.08, 3,548.76 and 1,066.44 is: 1,600.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.08 : 3,548.76 = 1,066.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.08/3,548.76 = 1,066.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.08x = 3,548.76 × 1,066.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.08x = 3,784,539.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,784,539.61/2,365.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.17

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