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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.96, 4,654.58 and 1,880.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.96, 4,654.58 and 1,880.84 is: 2,595.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.96 : 4,654.58 = 1,880.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.96/4,654.58 = 1,880.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.96x = 4,654.58 × 1,880.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.96x = 8,754,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,754,520.25/3,372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.50

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