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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.43, 4,850.14 and 2,022.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.43, 4,850.14 and 2,022.71 is: 2,791.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.43 : 4,850.14 = 2,022.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.43/4,850.14 = 2,022.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.43x = 4,850.14 × 2,022.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.43x = 9,810,426.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,810,426.68/3,514.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.47

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