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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.94, 4,734.92 and 1,938.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.94, 4,734.92 and 1,938.30 is: 2,674.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.94 : 4,734.92 = 1,938.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.94/4,734.92 = 1,938.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.94x = 4,734.92 × 1,938.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.94x = 9,177,695.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,177,695.44/3,430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,674.98

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