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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,304.10, 4,956.21 and 964.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,304.10, 4,956.21 and 964.28 is: 1,446.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,304.10 : 4,956.21 = 964.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,304.10/4,956.21 = 964.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,304.10x = 4,956.21 × 964.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,304.10x = 4,779,149.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,149.40/3,304.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.43

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