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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.82, 3,266.12 and 1,318.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.82, 3,266.12 and 1,318.88 is: 1,820.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.82 : 3,266.12 = 1,318.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.82/3,266.12 = 1,318.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.82x = 3,266.12 × 1,318.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.82x = 4,307,631.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,307,631.81/2,366.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.01

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