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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,486.54, 4,811.49 and 1,914.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,486.54, 4,811.49 and 1,914.69 is: 2,642.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,486.54 : 4,811.49 = 1,914.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,486.54/4,811.49 = 1,914.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,486.54x = 4,811.49 × 1,914.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,486.54x = 9,212,511.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,212,511.79/3,486.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.31

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