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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.06, 4,959.30 and 966.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.06, 4,959.30 and 966.28 is: 1,449.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.06 : 4,959.30 = 966.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.06/4,959.30 = 966.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.06x = 4,959.30 × 966.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.06x = 4,792,072.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,792,072.40/3,307.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.04

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