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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,429.65, 4,732.87 and 1,937.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,429.65, 4,732.87 and 1,937.56 is: 2,673.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,429.65 : 4,732.87 = 1,937.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,429.65/4,732.87 = 1,937.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,429.65x = 4,732.87 × 1,937.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,429.65x = 9,170,219.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,170,219.60/3,429.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.81

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