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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.06, 4,849.36 and 2,021.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.06, 4,849.36 and 2,021.95 is: 2,790.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.06 : 4,849.36 = 2,021.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.06/4,849.36 = 2,021.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.06x = 4,849.36 × 2,021.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.06x = 9,805,163.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,805,163.45/3,514.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,790.27

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