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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.28, 4,729.68 and 1,935.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.28, 4,729.68 and 1,935.26 is: 2,670.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.28 : 4,729.68 = 1,935.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.28/4,729.68 = 1,935.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.28x = 4,729.68 × 1,935.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.28x = 9,153,160.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,153,160.52/3,427.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,670.68

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