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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.79, 4,555.02 and 1,808.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.79, 4,555.02 and 1,808.77 is: 2,496.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.79 : 4,555.02 = 1,808.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.79/4,555.02 = 1,808.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.79x = 4,555.02 × 1,808.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.79x = 8,238,983.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,238,983.53/3,300.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.06

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