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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,434.43, 4,739.46 and 1,942.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,434.43, 4,739.46 and 1,942.31 is: 2,680.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,434.43 : 4,739.46 = 1,942.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,434.43/4,739.46 = 1,942.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,434.43x = 4,739.46 × 1,942.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,434.43x = 9,205,476.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,205,476.86/3,434.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.35

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