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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.08, 4,949.28 and 960.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.08, 4,949.28 and 960.08 is: 1,439.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.08 : 4,949.28 = 960.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.08/4,949.28 = 960.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.08x = 4,949.28 × 960.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.08x = 4,751,704.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,751,704.74/3,300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.88

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