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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,435.88, 4,741.32 and 1,944.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,435.88, 4,741.32 and 1,944.09 is: 2,682.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,435.88 : 4,741.32 = 1,944.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,435.88/4,741.32 = 1,944.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,435.88x = 4,741.32 × 1,944.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,435.88x = 9,217,552.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,217,552.80/3,435.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.74

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