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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.38, 4,949.30 and 959.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.38, 4,949.30 and 959.39 is: 1,439.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.38 : 4,949.30 = 959.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.38/4,949.30 = 959.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.38x = 4,949.30 × 959.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.38x = 4,748,332.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748,332.98/3,299.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.16

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