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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.49, 4,655.13 and 1,880.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.49, 4,655.13 and 1,880.93 is: 2,595.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.49 : 4,655.13 = 1,880.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.49/4,655.13 = 1,880.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.49x = 4,655.13 × 1,880.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.49x = 8,755,973.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,755,973.67/3,373.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.52

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