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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.69, 4,421.79 and 1,099.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.69, 4,421.79 and 1,099.11 is: 1,649.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.69 : 4,421.79 = 1,099.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.69/4,421.79 = 1,099.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.69x = 4,421.79 × 1,099.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.69x = 4,860,033.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,860,033.61/2,946.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.32

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