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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.67, 3,550.01 and 1,856.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.67, 3,550.01 and 1,856.91 is: 2,785.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.67 : 3,550.01 = 1,856.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.67/3,550.01 = 1,856.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.67x = 3,550.01 × 1,856.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.67x = 6,592,039.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,592,039.78/2,366.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.37

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