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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,437.94, 4,744.34 and 1,945.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,437.94, 4,744.34 and 1,945.82 is: 2,685.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,437.94 : 4,744.34 = 1,945.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,437.94/4,744.34 = 1,945.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,437.94x = 4,744.34 × 1,945.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,437.94x = 9,231,631.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,231,631.66/3,437.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.22

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