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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.29, 4,849.57 and 1,942.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.29, 4,849.57 and 1,942.35 is: 2,680.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.29 : 4,849.57 = 1,942.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.29/4,849.57 = 1,942.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.29x = 4,849.57 × 1,942.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.29x = 9,419,562.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,419,562.29/3,514.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.36

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