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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.85, 4,850.70 and 2,022.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.85, 4,850.70 and 2,022.93 is: 2,791.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.85 : 4,850.70 = 2,022.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.85/4,850.70 = 2,022.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.85x = 4,850.70 × 2,022.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.85x = 9,812,626.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,812,626.55/3,514.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.77

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