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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,433.62, 4,738.44 and 1,941.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,433.62, 4,738.44 and 1,941.56 is: 2,679.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,433.62 : 4,738.44 = 1,941.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,433.62/4,738.44 = 1,941.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,433.62x = 4,738.44 × 1,941.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,433.62x = 9,199,941.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,199,941.87/3,433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.37

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