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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.99, 4,555.12 and 1,956.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.99, 4,555.12 and 1,956.58 is: 2,699.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.99 : 4,555.12 = 1,956.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.99/4,555.12 = 1,956.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.99x = 4,555.12 × 1,956.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.99x = 8,912,456.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,912,456.69/3,300.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.93

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