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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.83, 4,555.22 and 1,884.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.83, 4,555.22 and 1,884.49 is: 2,600.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.83 : 4,555.22 = 1,884.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.83/4,555.22 = 1,884.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.83x = 4,555.22 × 1,884.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.83x = 8,584,266.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,584,266.54/3,300.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,600.64

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