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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.56, 3,553.29 and 1,958.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.56, 3,553.29 and 1,958.29 is: 2,940.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.56 : 3,553.29 = 1,958.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.56/3,553.29 = 1,958.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.56x = 3,553.29 × 1,958.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.56x = 6,958,363.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,958,363.39/2,366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,940.29

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