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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.10, 3,549.66 and 1,066.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.10, 3,549.66 and 1,066.86 is: 1,600.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.10 : 3,549.66 = 1,066.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.10/3,549.66 = 1,066.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.10x = 3,549.66 × 1,066.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.10x = 3,786,990.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786,990.27/2,366.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.52

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