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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.22, 4,849.26 and 1,942.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.22, 4,849.26 and 1,942.10 is: 2,679.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.22 : 4,849.26 = 1,942.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.22/4,849.26 = 1,942.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.22x = 4,849.26 × 1,942.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.22x = 9,417,747.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,417,747.85/3,514.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.90

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