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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.52, 3,265.06 and 1,318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.52, 3,265.06 and 1,318.40 is: 1,818.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.52 : 3,265.06 = 1,318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.52/3,265.06 = 1,318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.52x = 3,265.06 × 1,318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.52x = 4,304,655.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,304,655.10/2,366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.98

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