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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.84, 4,554.99 and 1,903.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.84, 4,554.99 and 1,903.50 is: 2,626.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.84 : 4,554.99 = 1,903.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.84/4,554.99 = 1,903.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.84x = 4,554.99 × 1,903.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.84x = 8,670,423.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,670,423.47/3,300.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.73

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