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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.58, 4,425.82 and 1,880.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.58, 4,425.82 and 1,880.71 is: 2,595.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.58 : 4,425.82 = 1,880.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.58/4,425.82 = 1,880.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.58x = 4,425.82 × 1,880.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.58x = 8,323,707.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,323,707.22/3,206.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.82

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