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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.34, 3,114.51 and 1,949.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.34, 3,114.51 and 1,949.62 is: 2,924.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.34 : 3,114.51 = 1,949.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.34/3,114.51 = 1,949.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.34x = 3,114.51 × 1,949.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.34x = 6,072,110.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,072,110.99/2,076.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,924.43

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