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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.59, 3,266.21 and 1,358.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.59, 3,266.21 and 1,358.69 is: 1,875.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.59 : 3,266.21 = 1,358.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.59/3,266.21 = 1,358.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.59x = 3,266.21 × 1,358.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.59x = 4,437,768.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,768.24/2,366.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.18

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