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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.35, 4,466.95 and 1,246.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.35, 4,466.95 and 1,246.19 is: 1,870.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.35 : 4,466.95 = 1,246.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.35/4,466.95 = 1,246.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.35x = 4,466.95 × 1,246.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.35x = 5,566,642.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,566,642.97/2,976.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.29

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