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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.02, 3,264.60 and 1,434.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.02, 3,264.60 and 1,434.52 is: 1,979.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.02 : 3,264.60 = 1,434.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.02/3,264.60 = 1,434.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.02x = 3,264.60 × 1,434.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.02x = 4,683,133.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,683,133.99/2,366.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.33

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