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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.86, 3,266.36 and 1,318.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.86, 3,266.36 and 1,318.99 is: 1,820.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.86 : 3,266.36 = 1,318.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.86/3,266.36 = 1,318.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.86x = 3,266.36 × 1,318.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.86x = 4,308,289.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,308,289.58/2,366.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.26

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