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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.38, 4,420.25 and 866.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.38, 4,420.25 and 866.40 is: 1,299.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.38 : 4,420.25 = 866.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.38/4,420.25 = 866.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.38x = 4,420.25 × 866.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.38x = 3,829,716.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,829,716.68/2,946.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.80

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