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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.45, 4,730.13 and 1,934.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.45, 4,730.13 and 1,934.82 is: 2,670.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.45 : 4,730.13 = 1,934.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.45/4,730.13 = 1,934.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.45x = 4,730.13 × 1,934.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.45x = 9,151,950.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,151,950.13/3,427.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,670.19

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