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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.37, 3,265.63 and 1,318.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.37, 3,265.63 and 1,318.44 is: 1,819.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.37 : 3,265.63 = 1,318.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.37/3,265.63 = 1,318.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.37x = 3,265.63 × 1,318.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.37x = 4,305,537.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305,537.22/2,366.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.47

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