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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.79, 4,734.46 and 1,938.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.79, 4,734.46 and 1,938.99 is: 2,675.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.79 : 4,734.46 = 1,938.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.79/4,734.46 = 1,938.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.79x = 4,734.46 × 1,938.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.79x = 9,180,070.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,180,070.60/3,430.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.79

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