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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.94, 4,763.67 and 1,880.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.94, 4,763.67 and 1,880.03 is: 2,594.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.94 : 4,763.67 = 1,880.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.94/4,763.67 = 1,880.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.94x = 4,763.67 × 1,880.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.94x = 8,955,842.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,955,842.51/3,451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.44

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