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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.70, 4,419.87 and 866.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.70, 4,419.87 and 866.83 is: 1,300.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.70 : 4,419.87 = 866.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.70/4,419.87 = 866.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.70x = 4,419.87 × 866.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.70x = 3,831,257.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,257.47/2,946.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.19

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