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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.02, 4,954.52 and 1,663.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.02, 4,954.52 and 1,663.69 is: 2,493.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.02 : 4,954.52 = 1,663.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.02/4,954.52 = 1,663.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.02x = 4,954.52 × 1,663.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.02x = 8,242,805.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,242,805.02/3,306.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.27

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