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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.90, 3,265.47 and 1,371.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.90, 3,265.47 and 1,371.63 is: 1,892.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.90 : 3,265.47 = 1,371.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.90/3,265.47 = 1,371.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.90x = 3,265.47 × 1,371.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.90x = 4,479,016.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,479,016.62/2,366.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.36

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