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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.47, 4,549.32 and 1,880.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.47, 4,549.32 and 1,880.59 is: 2,595.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.47 : 4,549.32 = 1,880.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.47/4,549.32 = 1,880.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.47x = 4,549.32 × 1,880.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.47x = 8,555,405.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,555,405.70/3,296.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.32

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