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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.16, 4,950.84 and 1,657.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.16, 4,950.84 and 1,657.84 is: 2,487.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.16 : 4,950.84 = 1,657.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.16/4,950.84 = 1,657.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.16x = 4,950.84 × 1,657.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.16x = 8,207,700.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,207,700.59/3,300.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.06

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