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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.44, 3,549.67 and 1,066.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.44, 3,549.67 and 1,066.39 is: 1,599.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.44 : 3,549.67 = 1,066.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.44/3,549.67 = 1,066.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.44x = 3,549.67 × 1,066.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.44x = 3,785,336.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785,336.13/2,366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.59

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