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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.66, 4,850.55 and 2,674.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.66, 4,850.55 and 2,674.08 is: 3,690.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.66 : 4,850.55 = 2,674.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.66/4,850.55 = 2,674.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.66x = 4,850.55 × 2,674.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.66x = 12,970,758.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,970,758.74/3,514.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.48

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