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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.93, 4,763.66 and 1,880.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.93, 4,763.66 and 1,880.01 is: 2,594.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.93 : 4,763.66 = 1,880.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.93/4,763.66 = 1,880.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.93x = 4,763.66 × 1,880.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.93x = 8,955,719.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,955,719.04/3,451.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.41

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