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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.08, 4,951.87 and 1,656.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.08, 4,951.87 and 1,656.59 is: 2,485.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.08 : 4,951.87 = 1,656.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.08/4,951.87 = 1,656.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.08x = 4,951.87 × 1,656.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.08x = 8,203,189.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,203,189.42/3,300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.76

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