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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.02, 4,419.05 and 866.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.02, 4,419.05 and 866.07 is: 1,299.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.02 : 4,419.05 = 866.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.02/4,419.05 = 866.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.02x = 4,419.05 × 866.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.02x = 3,827,202.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,202.30/2,946.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.11

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