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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,434.65, 4,739.90 and 1,942.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,434.65, 4,739.90 and 1,942.79 is: 2,681.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,434.65 : 4,739.90 = 1,942.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,434.65/4,739.90 = 1,942.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,434.65x = 4,739.90 × 1,942.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,434.65x = 9,208,611.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,208,611.48/3,434.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,681.09

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