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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.38, 4,950.80 and 960.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.38, 4,950.80 and 960.39 is: 1,440.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.38 : 4,950.80 = 960.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.38/4,950.80 = 960.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.38x = 4,950.80 × 960.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.38x = 4,754,698.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,754,698.81/3,300.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.65

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