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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.38, 4,653.96 and 1,880.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.38, 4,653.96 and 1,880.45 is: 2,595.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.38 : 4,653.96 = 1,880.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.38/4,653.96 = 1,880.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.38x = 4,653.96 × 1,880.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.38x = 8,751,539.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,751,539.08/3,372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.06

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