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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,433.73, 4,738.77 and 1,941.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,433.73, 4,738.77 and 1,941.71 is: 2,679.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,433.73 : 4,738.77 = 1,941.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,433.73/4,738.77 = 1,941.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,433.73x = 4,738.77 × 1,941.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,433.73x = 9,201,293.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,201,293.40/3,433.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.68

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