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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.40, 4,420.16 and 866.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.40, 4,420.16 and 866.40 is: 1,299.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.40 : 4,420.16 = 866.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.40/4,420.16 = 866.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.40x = 4,420.16 × 866.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.40x = 3,829,626.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,829,626.62/2,946.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.76

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