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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.59, 4,849.97 and 1,942.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.59, 4,849.97 and 1,942.65 is: 2,680.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.59 : 4,849.97 = 1,942.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.59/4,849.97 = 1,942.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.59x = 4,849.97 × 1,942.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.59x = 9,421,794.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,421,794.22/3,514.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.77

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