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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.85, 3,266.23 and 1,372.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.85, 3,266.23 and 1,372.70 is: 1,894.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.85 : 3,266.23 = 1,372.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.85/3,266.23 = 1,372.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.85x = 3,266.23 × 1,372.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.85x = 4,483,543.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483,543.82/2,366.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.31

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