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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.43, 4,449.50 and 886.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.43, 4,449.50 and 886.46 is: 1,329.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.43 : 4,449.50 = 886.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.43/4,449.50 = 886.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.43x = 4,449.50 × 886.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.43x = 3,944,277.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,277.09/2,966.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.64

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