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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.18, 4,729.73 and 1,934.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.18, 4,729.73 and 1,934.55 is: 2,669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.18 : 4,729.73 = 1,934.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.18/4,729.73 = 1,934.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.18x = 4,729.73 × 1,934.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.18x = 9,149,899.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,149,899.17/3,427.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,669.80

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