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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,437.91, 4,744.53 and 1,945.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,437.91, 4,744.53 and 1,945.98 is: 2,685.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,437.91 : 4,744.53 = 1,945.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,437.91/4,744.53 = 1,945.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,437.91x = 4,744.53 × 1,945.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,437.91x = 9,232,760.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,232,760.49/3,437.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.57

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