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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.54, 4,950.73 and 1,450.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.54, 4,950.73 and 1,450.55 is: 2,175.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.54 : 4,950.73 = 1,450.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.54/4,950.73 = 1,450.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.54x = 4,950.73 × 1,450.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.54x = 7,181,290.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,181,290.15/3,300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,175.79

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