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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.66, 4,959.24 and 966.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.66, 4,959.24 and 966.18 is: 1,449.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.66 : 4,959.24 = 966.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.66/4,959.24 = 966.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.66x = 4,959.24 × 966.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.66x = 4,791,518.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,791,518.50/3,306.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.05

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