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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.69, 4,654.29 and 1,880.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.69, 4,654.29 and 1,880.62 is: 2,595.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.69 : 4,654.29 = 1,880.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.69/4,654.29 = 1,880.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.69x = 4,654.29 × 1,880.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.69x = 8,752,941.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,752,941.46/3,372.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.24

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