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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.74, 4,841.85 and 3,008.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.74, 4,841.85 and 3,008.97 is: 4,145.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.74 : 4,841.85 = 3,008.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.74/4,841.85 = 3,008.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.74x = 4,841.85 × 3,008.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.74x = 14,568,981.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,568,981.39/3,514.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.11

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