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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.15, 4,420.04 and 866.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.15, 4,420.04 and 866.09 is: 1,299.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.15 : 4,420.04 = 866.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.15/4,420.04 = 866.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.15x = 4,420.04 × 866.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.15x = 3,828,166.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,166.47/2,946.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.38

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