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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,433.91, 4,738.59 and 1,942.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,433.91, 4,738.59 and 1,942.14 is: 2,680.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,433.91 : 4,738.59 = 1,942.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,433.91/4,738.59 = 1,942.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,433.91x = 4,738.59 × 1,942.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,433.91x = 9,203,005.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,203,005.18/3,433.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.04

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