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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.45, 3,264.71 and 1,371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.45, 3,264.71 and 1,371.36 is: 1,891.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.45 : 3,264.71 = 1,371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.45/3,264.71 = 1,371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.45x = 3,264.71 × 1,371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.45x = 4,477,098.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,477,098.09/2,366.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.91

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