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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.81, 4,730.35 and 1,935.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.81, 4,730.35 and 1,935.72 is: 2,671.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.81 : 4,730.35 = 1,935.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.81/4,730.35 = 1,935.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.81x = 4,730.35 × 1,935.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.81x = 9,156,633.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,156,633.10/3,427.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,671.28

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