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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.63, 4,549.86 and 1,880.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.63, 4,549.86 and 1,880.32 is: 2,595.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.63 : 4,549.86 = 1,880.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.63/4,549.86 = 1,880.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.63x = 4,549.86 × 1,880.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.63x = 8,555,192.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,555,192.76/3,296.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.13

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