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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.18, 4,849.62 and 1,942.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.18, 4,849.62 and 1,942.24 is: 2,680.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.18 : 4,849.62 = 1,942.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.18/4,849.62 = 1,942.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.18x = 4,849.62 × 1,942.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.18x = 9,419,125.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,419,125.95/3,514.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.32

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