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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.73, 4,734.53 and 1,938.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.73, 4,734.53 and 1,938.80 is: 2,675.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.73 : 4,734.53 = 1,938.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.73/4,734.53 = 1,938.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.73x = 4,734.53 × 1,938.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.73x = 9,179,297.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,179,297.07/3,430.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.61

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