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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.77, 4,850.23 and 2,022.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.77, 4,850.23 and 2,022.74 is: 2,791.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.77 : 4,850.23 = 2,022.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.77/4,850.23 = 2,022.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.77x = 4,850.23 × 2,022.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.77x = 9,810,748.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,810,748.43/3,514.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.29

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