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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.88, 4,850.52 and 2,022.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.88, 4,850.52 and 2,022.68 is: 2,791.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.88 : 4,850.52 = 2,022.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.88/4,850.52 = 2,022.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.88x = 4,850.52 × 2,022.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.88x = 9,811,049.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,811,049.79/3,514.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.29

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