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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.66, 4,849.58 and 2,022.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.66, 4,849.58 and 2,022.64 is: 2,790.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.66 : 4,849.58 = 2,022.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.66/4,849.58 = 2,022.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.66x = 4,849.58 × 2,022.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.66x = 9,808,954.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,808,954.49/3,514.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,790.87

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