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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,433.71, 4,738.59 and 1,941.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,433.71, 4,738.59 and 1,941.66 is: 2,679.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,433.71 : 4,738.59 = 1,941.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,433.71/4,738.59 = 1,941.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,433.71x = 4,738.59 × 1,941.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,433.71x = 9,200,730.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,200,730.66/3,433.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.53

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