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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.47, 4,960.17 and 966.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.47, 4,960.17 and 966.65 is: 1,450.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.47 : 4,960.17 = 966.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.47/4,960.17 = 966.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.47x = 4,960.17 × 966.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.47x = 4,794,748.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,794,748.33/3,306.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.11

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