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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.93, 4,654.82 and 1,880.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.93, 4,654.82 and 1,880.87 is: 2,595.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.93 : 4,654.82 = 1,880.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.93/4,654.82 = 1,880.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.93x = 4,654.82 × 1,880.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.93x = 8,755,078.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,755,078.61/3,372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.69

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