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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.07, 4,849.56 and 2,021.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.07, 4,849.56 and 2,021.99 is: 2,790.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.07 : 4,849.56 = 2,021.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.07/4,849.56 = 2,021.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.07x = 4,849.56 × 2,021.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.07x = 9,805,761.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,805,761.82/3,514.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,790.43

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