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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.56, 4,729.78 and 1,935.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.56, 4,729.78 and 1,935.62 is: 2,671.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.56 : 4,729.78 = 1,935.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.56/4,729.78 = 1,935.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.56x = 4,729.78 × 1,935.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.56x = 9,155,056.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,155,056.76/3,427.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,671.01

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