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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,431.82, 4,736.60 and 1,939.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,431.82, 4,736.60 and 1,939.76 is: 2,677.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,431.82 : 4,736.60 = 1,939.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,431.82/4,736.60 = 1,939.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,431.82x = 4,736.60 × 1,939.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,431.82x = 9,187,833.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,187,833.83/3,431.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,677.25

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