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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.86, 3,268.08 and 1,484.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.86, 3,268.08 and 1,484.26 is: 2,049.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.86 : 3,268.08 = 1,484.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.86/3,268.08 = 1,484.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.86x = 3,268.08 × 1,484.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.86x = 4,850,680.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,850,680.42/2,366.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.42

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