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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.65, 4,850.24 and 1,942.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.65, 4,850.24 and 1,942.76 is: 2,681.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.65 : 4,850.24 = 1,942.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.65/4,850.24 = 1,942.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.65x = 4,850.24 × 1,942.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.65x = 9,422,818.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,422,818.30/3,514.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,681.01

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