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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.87, 4,555.20 and 1,808.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.87, 4,555.20 and 1,808.84 is: 2,496.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.87 : 4,555.20 = 1,808.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.87/4,555.20 = 1,808.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.87x = 4,555.20 × 1,808.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.87x = 8,239,639.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,239,639.36/3,300.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.20

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