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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.92, 3,264.67 and 1,371.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.92, 3,264.67 and 1,371.06 is: 1,891.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.92 : 3,264.67 = 1,371.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.92/3,264.67 = 1,371.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.92x = 3,264.67 × 1,371.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.92x = 4,476,058.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,476,058.45/2,365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.89

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