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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.70, 3,265.81 and 1,372.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.70, 3,265.81 and 1,372.29 is: 1,893.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.70 : 3,265.81 = 1,372.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.70/3,265.81 = 1,372.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.70x = 3,265.81 × 1,372.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.70x = 4,481,634.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481,634.97/2,366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.62

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