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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,426.70, 4,728.58 and 1,934.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,426.70, 4,728.58 and 1,934.54 is: 2,669.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,426.70 : 4,728.58 = 1,934.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,426.70/4,728.58 = 1,934.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,426.70x = 4,728.58 × 1,934.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,426.70x = 9,147,627.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,147,627.15/3,426.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,669.52

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