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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.07, 4,948.93 and 959.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.07, 4,948.93 and 959.09 is: 1,438.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.07 : 4,948.93 = 959.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.07/4,948.93 = 959.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.07x = 4,948.93 × 959.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.07x = 4,746,464.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,746,464.48/3,299.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.73

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