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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.94, 3,266.56 and 1,318.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.94, 3,266.56 and 1,318.94 is: 1,820.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.94 : 3,266.56 = 1,318.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.94/3,266.56 = 1,318.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.94x = 3,266.56 × 1,318.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.94x = 4,308,396.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,308,396.65/2,366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.24

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