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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.44, 3,266.70 and 1,694.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.44, 3,266.70 and 1,694.68 is: 2,339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.44 : 3,266.70 = 1,694.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.44/3,266.70 = 1,694.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.44x = 3,266.70 × 1,694.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.44x = 5,536,011.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,536,011.16/2,366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.38

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