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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.06, 4,850.41 and 2,319.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.06, 4,850.41 and 2,319.91 is: 3,202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.06 : 4,850.41 = 2,319.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.06/4,850.41 = 2,319.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.06x = 4,850.41 × 2,319.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.06x = 11,252,514.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,252,514.66/3,514.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.14

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