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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.96, 4,421 and 866.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.96, 4,421 and 866.96 is: 1,300.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.96 : 4,421 = 866.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.96/4,421 = 866.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.96x = 4,421 × 866.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.96x = 3,832,830.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,830.16/2,946.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.60

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