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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.37, 3,265.61 and 1,372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.37, 3,265.61 and 1,372.24 is: 1,893.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.37 : 3,265.61 = 1,372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.37/3,265.61 = 1,372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.37x = 3,265.61 × 1,372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.37x = 4,481,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481,201.75/2,366.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.70

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