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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.96, 4,555.33 and 1,903.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.96, 4,555.33 and 1,903.71 is: 2,627.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.96 : 4,555.33 = 1,903.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.96/4,555.33 = 1,903.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.96x = 4,555.33 × 1,903.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.96x = 8,672,024.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,672,024.11/3,300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.12

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