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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.93, 4,953.16 and 961.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.93, 4,953.16 and 961.98 is: 1,443.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.93 : 4,953.16 = 961.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.93/4,953.16 = 961.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.93x = 4,953.16 × 961.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.93x = 4,764,823.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,764,823.48/3,301.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.04

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