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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,308.13, 4,960.98 and 967.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,308.13, 4,960.98 and 967.50 is: 1,450.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,308.13 : 4,960.98 = 967.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,308.13/4,960.98 = 967.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,308.13x = 4,960.98 × 967.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,308.13x = 4,799,748.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,799,748.15/3,308.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.89

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