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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.71, 4,734.58 and 1,938.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.71, 4,734.58 and 1,938.86 is: 2,675.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.71 : 4,734.58 = 1,938.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.71/4,734.58 = 1,938.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.71x = 4,734.58 × 1,938.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.71x = 9,179,687.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,179,687.78/3,430.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.74

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