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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,421.77, 4,721.76 and 1,930.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,421.77, 4,721.76 and 1,930.05 is: 2,663.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,421.77 : 4,721.76 = 1,930.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,421.77/4,721.76 = 1,930.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,421.77x = 4,721.76 × 1,930.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,421.77x = 9,113,232.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,113,232.89/3,421.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.31

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