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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.10, 4,849.48 and 1,942.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.10, 4,849.48 and 1,942.24 is: 2,680.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.10 : 4,849.48 = 1,942.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.10/4,849.48 = 1,942.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.10x = 4,849.48 × 1,942.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.10x = 9,418,854.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,418,854.04/3,514.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.30

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