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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.71, 3,266.61 and 1,372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.71, 3,266.61 and 1,372.54 is: 1,894.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.71 : 3,266.61 = 1,372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.71/3,266.61 = 1,372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.71x = 3,266.61 × 1,372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.71x = 4,483,552.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483,552.89/2,366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.42

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