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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.49, 4,849.85 and 1,921.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.49, 4,849.85 and 1,921.11 is: 2,651.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.49 : 4,849.85 = 1,921.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.49/4,849.85 = 1,921.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.49x = 4,849.85 × 1,921.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.49x = 9,317,073.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,317,073.60/3,514.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.05

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