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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.06, 4,388.70 and 1,466.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.06, 4,388.70 and 1,466.66 is: 2,196.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.06 : 4,388.70 = 1,466.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.06/4,388.70 = 1,466.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.06x = 4,388.70 × 1,466.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.06x = 6,436,730.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,436,730.74/2,930.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.79

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