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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.76, 4,523.73 and 1,880.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.76, 4,523.73 and 1,880.51 is: 2,595.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.76 : 4,523.73 = 1,880.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.76/4,523.73 = 1,880.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.76x = 4,523.73 × 1,880.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.76x = 8,506,919.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,506,919.50/3,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.35

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