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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.52, 4,654.32 and 1,880.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.52, 4,654.32 and 1,880.44 is: 2,595.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.52 : 4,654.32 = 1,880.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.52/4,654.32 = 1,880.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.52x = 4,654.32 × 1,880.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.52x = 8,752,169.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,752,169.50/3,372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.14

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