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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.89, 4,850.34 and 1,942.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.89, 4,850.34 and 1,942.89 is: 2,681.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.89 : 4,850.34 = 1,942.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.89/4,850.34 = 1,942.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.89x = 4,850.34 × 1,942.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.89x = 9,423,677.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,423,677.08/3,514.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,681.07

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