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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.83, 3,266.79 and 1,372.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.83, 3,266.79 and 1,372.66 is: 1,894.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.83 : 3,266.79 = 1,372.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.83/3,266.79 = 1,372.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.83x = 3,266.79 × 1,372.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.83x = 4,484,183.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484,183.79/2,366.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.60

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