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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.63, 4,450.74 and 886.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.63, 4,450.74 and 886.64 is: 1,330.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.63 : 4,450.74 = 886.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.63/4,450.74 = 886.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.63x = 4,450.74 × 886.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.63x = 3,946,199.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,946,199.68/2,966.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.20

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