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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.57, 4,850.91 and 2,319.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.57, 4,850.91 and 2,319.77 is: 3,201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.57 : 4,850.91 = 2,319.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.57/4,850.91 = 2,319.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.57x = 4,850.91 × 2,319.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.57x = 11,252,995.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,252,995.49/3,514.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.81

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