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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.98, 3,266.61 and 1,372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.98, 3,266.61 and 1,372.60 is: 1,894.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.98 : 3,266.61 = 1,372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.98/3,266.61 = 1,372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.98x = 3,266.61 × 1,372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.98x = 4,483,748.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483,748.89/2,366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.29

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