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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.88, 4,734.70 and 1,938.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.88, 4,734.70 and 1,938.76 is: 2,675.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.88 : 4,734.70 = 1,938.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.88/4,734.70 = 1,938.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.88x = 4,734.70 × 1,938.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.88x = 9,179,446.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,179,446.97/3,430.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.54

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