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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.36, 3,264.74 and 1,421.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.36, 3,264.74 and 1,421.44 is: 1,961.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.36 : 3,264.74 = 1,421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.36/3,264.74 = 1,421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.36x = 3,264.74 × 1,421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.36x = 4,640,623.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640,623.49/2,366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.08

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