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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.81, 4,950.57 and 1,656.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.81, 4,950.57 and 1,656.90 is: 2,485.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.81 : 4,950.57 = 1,656.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.81/4,950.57 = 1,656.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.81x = 4,950.57 × 1,656.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.81x = 8,202,599.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,202,599.43/3,300.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.03

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