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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.02, 4,733.41 and 1,938.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.02, 4,733.41 and 1,938.42 is: 2,675.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.02 : 4,733.41 = 1,938.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.02/4,733.41 = 1,938.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.02x = 4,733.41 × 1,938.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.02x = 9,175,331.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,175,331.77/3,430.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.01

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