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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.56, 4,850.16 and 1,942.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.56, 4,850.16 and 1,942.74 is: 2,681.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.56 : 4,850.16 = 1,942.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.56/4,850.16 = 1,942.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.56x = 4,850.16 × 1,942.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.56x = 9,422,599.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,422,599.84/3,514.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,681.02

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