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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.27, 4,733.94 and 1,938.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.27, 4,733.94 and 1,938.25 is: 2,674.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.27 : 4,733.94 = 1,938.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.27/4,733.94 = 1,938.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.27x = 4,733.94 × 1,938.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.27x = 9,175,559.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,175,559.21/3,430.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,674.88

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