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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.54, 3,265.68 and 1,371.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.54, 3,265.68 and 1,371.74 is: 1,892.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.54 : 3,265.68 = 1,371.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.54/3,265.68 = 1,371.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.54x = 3,265.68 × 1,371.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.54x = 4,479,663.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,479,663.88/2,366.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.92

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