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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.32, 3,265.48 and 1,318.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.32, 3,265.48 and 1,318.38 is: 1,819.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.32 : 3,265.48 = 1,318.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.32/3,265.48 = 1,318.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.32x = 3,265.48 × 1,318.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.32x = 4,305,143.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305,143.52/2,366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.34

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