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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.23, 4,554.83 and 1,883.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.23, 4,554.83 and 1,883.91 is: 2,600.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.23 : 4,554.83 = 1,883.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.23/4,554.83 = 1,883.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.23x = 4,554.83 × 1,883.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.23x = 8,580,889.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,580,889.79/3,300.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,600.09

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