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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.29, 4,958.82 and 965.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.29, 4,958.82 and 965.79 is: 1,448.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.29 : 4,958.82 = 965.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.29/4,958.82 = 965.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.29x = 4,958.82 × 965.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.29x = 4,789,178.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,789,178.77/3,306.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.51

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