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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.40, 4,444.20 and 2,415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.40, 4,444.20 and 2,415.60 is: 3,619.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.40 : 4,444.20 = 2,415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.40/4,444.20 = 2,415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.40x = 4,444.20 × 2,415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.40x = 10,735,409.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,735,409.52/2,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.00

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