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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.56, 3,265.87 and 1,372.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.56, 3,265.87 and 1,372.43 is: 1,893.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.56 : 3,265.87 = 1,372.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.56/3,265.87 = 1,372.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.56x = 3,265.87 × 1,372.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.56x = 4,482,170.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,170.45/2,366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.96

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