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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.03, 4,449 and 886.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.03, 4,449 and 886.04 is: 1,329.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.03 : 4,449 = 886.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.03/4,449 = 886.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.03x = 4,449 × 886.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.03x = 3,942,003.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,942,003.08/2,966.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.05

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