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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.57, 4,556.33 and 1,904.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.57, 4,556.33 and 1,904.77 is: 2,628.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.57 : 4,556.33 = 1,904.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.57/4,556.33 = 1,904.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.57x = 4,556.33 × 1,904.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.57x = 8,678,751.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,678,751.17/3,301.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,628.67

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