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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.64, 4,554.99 and 1,808.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.64, 4,554.99 and 1,808.65 is: 2,496.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.64 : 4,554.99 = 1,808.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.64/4,554.99 = 1,808.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.64x = 4,554.99 × 1,808.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.64x = 8,238,382.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,238,382.66/3,300.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.00

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