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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.79, 4,654.09 and 1,880.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.79, 4,654.09 and 1,880.43 is: 2,594.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.79 : 4,654.09 = 1,880.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.79/4,654.09 = 1,880.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.79x = 4,654.09 × 1,880.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.79x = 8,751,690.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,751,690.46/3,372.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.79

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