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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.94, 4,555.71 and 1,904.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.94, 4,555.71 and 1,904.14 is: 2,627.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.94 : 4,555.71 = 1,904.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.94/4,555.71 = 1,904.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.94x = 4,555.71 × 1,904.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.94x = 8,674,709.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,674,709.64/3,300.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.95

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