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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.16, 4,959.96 and 966.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.16, 4,959.96 and 966.65 is: 1,449.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.16 : 4,959.96 = 966.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.16/4,959.96 = 966.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.16x = 4,959.96 × 966.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.16x = 4,794,520.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,794,520.53/3,307.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.74

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