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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,304.93, 4,956.22 and 964.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,304.93, 4,956.22 and 964.33 is: 1,446.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,304.93 : 4,956.22 = 964.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,304.93/4,956.22 = 964.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,304.93x = 4,956.22 × 964.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,304.93x = 4,779,435.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,435.40/3,304.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.15

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