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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.25, 3,918.98 and 1,880.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.25, 3,918.98 and 1,880.52 is: 2,821.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.25 : 3,918.98 = 1,880.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.25/3,918.98 = 1,880.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.25x = 3,918.98 × 1,880.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.25x = 7,369,710.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,369,710.27/2,612.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.21

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