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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.62, 3,263.72 and 1,870.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.62, 3,263.72 and 1,870.44 is: 2,579.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.62 : 3,263.72 = 1,870.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.62/3,263.72 = 1,870.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.62x = 3,263.72 × 1,870.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.62x = 6,104,594.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,104,594.46/2,366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,579.46

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