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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.13, 4,949.19 and 960.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.13, 4,949.19 and 960.31 is: 1,440.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.13 : 4,949.19 = 960.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.13/4,949.19 = 960.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.13x = 4,949.19 × 960.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.13x = 4,752,733.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,752,733.65/3,300.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.17

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