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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.04, 3,272.20 and 2,070.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.04, 3,272.20 and 2,070.80 is: 2,863.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.04 : 3,272.20 = 2,070.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.04/3,272.20 = 2,070.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.04x = 3,272.20 × 2,070.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.04x = 6,776,071.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,776,071.76/2,366.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.89

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