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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.73, 4,586.70 and 1,980.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.73, 4,586.70 and 1,980.27 is: 2,732.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.73 : 4,586.70 = 1,980.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.73/4,586.70 = 1,980.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.73x = 4,586.70 × 1,980.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.73x = 9,082,904.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,082,904.41/3,323.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,732.74

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