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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,308.29, 4,963.19 and 968.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,308.29, 4,963.19 and 968.24 is: 1,452.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,308.29 : 4,963.19 = 968.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,308.29/4,963.19 = 968.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,308.29x = 4,963.19 × 968.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,308.29x = 4,805,534.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,805,534.27/3,308.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.58

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