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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.48, 4,732.68 and 1,937.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.48, 4,732.68 and 1,937.98 is: 2,673.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.48 : 4,732.68 = 1,937.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.48/4,732.68 = 1,937.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.48x = 4,732.68 × 1,937.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.48x = 9,171,839.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,171,839.19/3,430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.63

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