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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,429.39, 4,732.69 and 1,937.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,429.39, 4,732.69 and 1,937.47 is: 2,673.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,429.39 : 4,732.69 = 1,937.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,429.39/4,732.69 = 1,937.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,429.39x = 4,732.69 × 1,937.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,429.39x = 9,169,444.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,169,444.89/3,429.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.78

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