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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.09, 4,950.86 and 960.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.09, 4,950.86 and 960.55 is: 1,440.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.09 : 4,950.86 = 960.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.09/4,950.86 = 960.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.09x = 4,950.86 × 960.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.09x = 4,755,531.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,755,531.39/3,301.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.60

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