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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.91, 4,734.60 and 1,938.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.91, 4,734.60 and 1,938.77 is: 2,675.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.91 : 4,734.60 = 1,938.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.91/4,734.60 = 1,938.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.91x = 4,734.60 × 1,938.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.91x = 9,179,300.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,179,300.44/3,430.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.47

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