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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.41, 4,733.91 and 1,938.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.41, 4,733.91 and 1,938.28 is: 2,674.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.41 : 4,733.91 = 1,938.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.41/4,733.91 = 1,938.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.41x = 4,733.91 × 1,938.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.41x = 9,175,619.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,175,619.41/3,430.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,674.79

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