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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.66, 4,420.56 and 1,099.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.66, 4,420.56 and 1,099.08 is: 1,648.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.66 : 4,420.56 = 1,099.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.66/4,420.56 = 1,099.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.66x = 4,420.56 × 1,099.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.66x = 4,858,549.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,858,549.08/2,946.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.83

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