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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.64, 4,653.20 and 1,880.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.64, 4,653.20 and 1,880.10 is: 2,594.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.64 : 4,653.20 = 1,880.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.64/4,653.20 = 1,880.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.64x = 4,653.20 × 1,880.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.64x = 8,748,471.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,748,471.92/3,371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.72

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