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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.63, 4,554.93 and 1,808.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.63, 4,554.93 and 1,808.46 is: 2,495.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.63 : 4,554.93 = 1,808.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.63/4,554.93 = 1,808.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.63x = 4,554.93 × 1,808.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.63x = 8,237,408.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,237,408.71/3,300.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.71

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