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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.36, 4,443.39 and 2,146.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.36, 4,443.39 and 2,146.23 is: 3,214.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.36 : 4,443.39 = 2,146.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.36/4,443.39 = 2,146.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.36x = 4,443.39 × 2,146.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.36x = 9,536,536.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,536,536.92/2,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.90

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