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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,429.74, 4,732.77 and 1,937.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,429.74, 4,732.77 and 1,937.79 is: 2,674.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,429.74 : 4,732.77 = 1,937.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,429.74/4,732.77 = 1,937.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,429.74x = 4,732.77 × 1,937.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,429.74x = 9,171,114.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,171,114.38/3,429.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,674.00

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