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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.40, 4,448.64 and 2,146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.40, 4,448.64 and 2,146.56 is: 3,219.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.40 : 4,448.64 = 2,146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.40/4,448.64 = 2,146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.40x = 4,448.64 × 2,146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.40x = 9,549,272.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,549,272.68/2,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.15

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