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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.50, 4,847.49 and 2,170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.50, 4,847.49 and 2,170.08 is: 2,993.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.50 : 4,847.49 = 2,170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.50/4,847.49 = 2,170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.50x = 4,847.49 × 2,170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.50x = 10,519,441.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,519,441.10/3,514.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.15

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