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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.89, 4,555.10 and 1,808.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.89, 4,555.10 and 1,808.81 is: 2,496.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.89 : 4,555.10 = 1,808.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.89/4,555.10 = 1,808.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.89x = 4,555.10 × 1,808.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.89x = 8,239,278.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,239,278.61/3,300.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.08

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