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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.39, 3,265.55 and 1,304.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.39, 3,265.55 and 1,304.19 is: 1,799.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.39 : 3,265.55 = 1,304.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.39/3,265.55 = 1,304.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.39x = 3,265.55 × 1,304.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.39x = 4,258,897.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,897.65/2,366.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.74

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