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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.06, 4,555.54 and 1,808.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.06, 4,555.54 and 1,808.97 is: 2,496.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.06 : 4,555.54 = 1,808.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.06/4,555.54 = 1,808.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.06x = 4,555.54 × 1,808.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.06x = 8,240,835.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,240,835.19/3,301.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.42

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