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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.64, 4,849.91 and 1,942.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.64, 4,849.91 and 1,942.73 is: 2,680.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.64 : 4,849.91 = 1,942.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.64/4,849.91 = 1,942.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.64x = 4,849.91 × 1,942.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.64x = 9,422,065.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,422,065.65/3,514.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.81

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