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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,429.38, 4,732.28 and 1,937.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,429.38, 4,732.28 and 1,937.43 is: 2,673.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,429.38 : 4,732.28 = 1,937.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,429.38/4,732.28 = 1,937.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,429.38x = 4,732.28 × 1,937.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,429.38x = 9,168,451.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,168,451.55/3,429.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.50

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