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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.59, 4,654.16 and 1,880.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.59, 4,654.16 and 1,880.53 is: 2,595.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.59 : 4,654.16 = 1,880.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.59/4,654.16 = 1,880.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.59x = 4,654.16 × 1,880.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.59x = 8,752,254.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,752,254.83/3,372.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.11

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