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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.55, 3,266.55 and 1,372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.55, 3,266.55 and 1,372.28 is: 1,894.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.55 : 3,266.55 = 1,372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.55/3,266.55 = 1,372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.55x = 3,266.55 × 1,372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.55x = 4,482,604.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,604.90/2,366.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.15

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