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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.78, 4,734.75 and 1,939.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.78, 4,734.75 and 1,939.01 is: 2,675.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.78 : 4,734.75 = 1,939.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.78/4,734.75 = 1,939.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.78x = 4,734.75 × 1,939.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.78x = 9,180,703.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,180,703.92/3,430.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.98

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