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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.91, 4,959.33 and 966.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.91, 4,959.33 and 966.09 is: 1,449.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.91 : 4,959.33 = 966.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.91/4,959.33 = 966.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.91x = 4,959.33 × 966.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.91x = 4,791,146.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,791,146.72/3,305.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.27

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