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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.66, 3,266.33 and 1,422.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.66, 3,266.33 and 1,422.14 is: 1,962.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.66 : 3,266.33 = 1,422.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.66/3,266.33 = 1,422.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.66x = 3,266.33 × 1,422.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.66x = 4,645,155.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,645,155.10/2,366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.75

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