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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.66, 4,950.99 and 1,545.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.66, 4,950.99 and 1,545.66 is: 2,318.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.66 : 4,950.99 = 1,545.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.66/4,950.99 = 1,545.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.66x = 4,950.99 × 1,545.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.66x = 7,652,547.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,652,547.20/3,300.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.49

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