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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,303.99, 4,558.33 and 1,886.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,303.99, 4,558.33 and 1,886.66 is: 2,602.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,303.99 : 4,558.33 = 1,886.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,303.99/4,558.33 = 1,886.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,303.99x = 4,558.33 × 1,886.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,303.99x = 8,599,986.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,599,986.65/3,303.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.91

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