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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.39, 4,729.78 and 1,935.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.39, 4,729.78 and 1,935.30 is: 2,670.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.39 : 4,729.78 = 1,935.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.39/4,729.78 = 1,935.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.39x = 4,729.78 × 1,935.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.39x = 9,153,543.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,153,543.23/3,427.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,670.70

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