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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.14, 4,843.89 and 2,766.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.14, 4,843.89 and 2,766.91 is: 3,813.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.14 : 4,843.89 = 2,766.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.14/4,843.89 = 2,766.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.14x = 4,843.89 × 2,766.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.14x = 13,402,607.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,402,607.68/3,514.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.91

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