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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.76, 3,266.28 and 1,318.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.76, 3,266.28 and 1,318.98 is: 1,820.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.76 : 3,266.28 = 1,318.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.76/3,266.28 = 1,318.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.76x = 3,266.28 × 1,318.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.76x = 4,308,157.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,308,157.99/2,366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.28

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