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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.53, 4,849.56 and 1,942.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.53, 4,849.56 and 1,942.74 is: 2,680.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.53 : 4,849.56 = 1,942.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.53/4,849.56 = 1,942.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.53x = 4,849.56 × 1,942.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.53x = 9,421,434.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,421,434.19/3,514.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.71

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