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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.67, 4,554.91 and 1,808.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.67, 4,554.91 and 1,808.63 is: 2,495.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.67 : 4,554.91 = 1,808.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.67/4,554.91 = 1,808.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.67x = 4,554.91 × 1,808.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.67x = 8,238,137.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,238,137.83/3,300.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.90

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