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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.76, 4,654.29 and 1,880.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.76, 4,654.29 and 1,880.74 is: 2,595.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.76 : 4,654.29 = 1,880.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.76/4,654.29 = 1,880.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.76x = 4,654.29 × 1,880.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.76x = 8,753,509.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,753,509.37/3,372.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.35

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