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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.40, 3,265.78 and 2,071.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.40, 3,265.78 and 2,071.16 is: 2,858.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.40 : 3,265.78 = 2,071.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.40/3,265.78 = 2,071.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.40x = 3,265.78 × 2,071.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.40x = 6,763,952.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,763,952.90/2,366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.33

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