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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.58, 3,265.79 and 1,304.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.58, 3,265.79 and 1,304.37 is: 1,799.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.58 : 3,265.79 = 1,304.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.58/3,265.79 = 1,304.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.58x = 3,265.79 × 1,304.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.58x = 4,259,791.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259,791.98/2,366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.98

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