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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.82, 3,552.12 and 1,393.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.82, 3,552.12 and 1,393.74 is: 2,091.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.82 : 3,552.12 = 1,393.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.82/3,552.12 = 1,393.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.82x = 3,552.12 × 1,393.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.82x = 4,950,731.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950,731.73/2,366.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.72

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