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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.86, 3,265.38 and 1,371.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.86, 3,265.38 and 1,371.18 is: 1,892.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.86 : 3,265.38 = 1,371.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.86/3,265.38 = 1,371.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.86x = 3,265.38 × 1,371.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.86x = 4,477,423.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,477,423.75/2,365.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.51

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