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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.74, 3,266.25 and 1,318.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.74, 3,266.25 and 1,318.81 is: 1,820.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.74 : 3,266.25 = 1,318.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.74/3,266.25 = 1,318.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.74x = 3,266.25 × 1,318.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.74x = 4,307,563.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,307,563.16/2,366.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.04

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