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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,429.27, 4,732.38 and 1,937.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,429.27, 4,732.38 and 1,937.12 is: 2,673.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,429.27 : 4,732.38 = 1,937.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,429.27/4,732.38 = 1,937.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,429.27x = 4,732.38 × 1,937.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,429.27x = 9,167,164.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,167,164.28/3,429.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.21

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