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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,655.79, 6,985.24 and 1,880.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,655.79, 6,985.24 and 1,880.97 is: 2,822.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,655.79 : 6,985.24 = 1,880.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,655.79/6,985.24 = 1,880.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,655.79x = 6,985.24 × 1,880.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,655.79x = 13,138,995.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,138,995.99/4,655.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.08

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