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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.82, 4,730.48 and 1,935.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.82, 4,730.48 and 1,935.77 is: 2,671.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.82 : 4,730.48 = 1,935.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.82/4,730.48 = 1,935.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.82x = 4,730.48 × 1,935.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.82x = 9,157,126.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,157,126.11/3,427.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,671.41

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