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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,426.49, 4,728.84 and 1,934.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,426.49, 4,728.84 and 1,934.71 is: 2,670.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,426.49 : 4,728.84 = 1,934.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,426.49/4,728.84 = 1,934.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,426.49x = 4,728.84 × 1,934.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,426.49x = 9,148,934.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,148,934.04/3,426.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,670.06

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