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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.44, 3,265.71 and 1,318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.44, 3,265.71 and 1,318.52 is: 1,819.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.44 : 3,265.71 = 1,318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.44/3,265.71 = 1,318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.44x = 3,265.71 × 1,318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.44x = 4,305,907.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305,907.17/2,366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.57

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