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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.48, 3,265.20 and 1,422.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.48, 3,265.20 and 1,422.02 is: 1,962.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.48 : 3,265.20 = 1,422.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.48/3,265.20 = 1,422.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.48x = 3,265.20 × 1,422.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.48x = 4,643,187.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643,187.87/2,366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.06

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