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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.78, 3,266.10 and 1,483.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.78, 3,266.10 and 1,483.07 is: 2,046.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.78 : 3,266.10 = 1,483.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.78/3,266.10 = 1,483.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.78x = 3,266.10 × 1,483.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.78x = 4,843,854.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,843,854.93/2,366.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.60

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