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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.03, 4,956.42 and 1,638.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.03, 4,956.42 and 1,638.99 is: 2,457.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.03 : 4,956.42 = 1,638.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.03/4,956.42 = 1,638.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.03x = 4,956.42 × 1,638.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.03x = 8,123,498.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,123,498.03/3,306.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,457.18

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