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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.82, 4,730.32 and 1,935.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.82, 4,730.32 and 1,935.73 is: 2,671.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.82 : 4,730.32 = 1,935.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.82/4,730.32 = 1,935.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.82x = 4,730.32 × 1,935.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.82x = 9,156,619.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,156,619.78/3,427.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,671.27

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