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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,431.64, 4,735.31 and 1,939.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,431.64, 4,735.31 and 1,939.27 is: 2,675.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,431.64 : 4,735.31 = 1,939.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,431.64/4,735.31 = 1,939.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,431.64x = 4,735.31 × 1,939.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,431.64x = 9,183,044.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,183,044.62/3,431.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.99

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