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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.58, 3,266.01 and 1,318.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.58, 3,266.01 and 1,318.62 is: 1,819.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.58 : 3,266.01 = 1,318.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.58/3,266.01 = 1,318.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.58x = 3,266.01 × 1,318.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.58x = 4,306,626.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,306,626.11/2,366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.77

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