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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.94, 4,654.60 and 1,880.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.94, 4,654.60 and 1,880.79 is: 2,595.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.94 : 4,654.60 = 1,880.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.94/4,654.60 = 1,880.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.94x = 4,654.60 × 1,880.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.94x = 8,754,325.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,754,325.13/3,372.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.46

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