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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.92, 3,266.19 and 1,372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.92, 3,266.19 and 1,372.12 is: 1,893.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.92 : 3,266.19 = 1,372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.92/3,266.19 = 1,372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.92x = 3,266.19 × 1,372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.92x = 4,481,604.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481,604.62/2,366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.43

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