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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,437.94, 4,744.27 and 1,945.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,437.94, 4,744.27 and 1,945.92 is: 2,685.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,437.94 : 4,744.27 = 1,945.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,437.94/4,744.27 = 1,945.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,437.94x = 4,744.27 × 1,945.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,437.94x = 9,231,990.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,231,990.10/3,437.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.32

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