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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,437.93, 4,744.41 and 1,945.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,437.93, 4,744.41 and 1,945.84 is: 2,685.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,437.93 : 4,744.41 = 1,945.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,437.93/4,744.41 = 1,945.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,437.93x = 4,744.41 × 1,945.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,437.93x = 9,231,881.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,231,881.23/3,437.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.31

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