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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.76, 4,555.02 and 1,808.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.76, 4,555.02 and 1,808.67 is: 2,495.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.76 : 4,555.02 = 1,808.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.76/4,555.02 = 1,808.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.76x = 4,555.02 × 1,808.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.76x = 8,238,528.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,238,528.02/3,300.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.95

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