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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.04, 4,948.80 and 959.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.04, 4,948.80 and 959.26 is: 1,438.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.04 : 4,948.80 = 959.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.04/4,948.80 = 959.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.04x = 4,948.80 × 959.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.04x = 4,747,185.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,747,185.89/3,300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.52

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