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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.08, 4,849.72 and 1,942.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.08, 4,849.72 and 1,942.48 is: 2,680.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.08 : 4,849.72 = 1,942.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.08/4,849.72 = 1,942.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.08x = 4,849.72 × 1,942.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.08x = 9,420,484.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,420,484.11/3,514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.78

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