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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.92, 4,850.50 and 1,942.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.92, 4,850.50 and 1,942.92 is: 2,681.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.92 : 4,850.50 = 1,942.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.92/4,850.50 = 1,942.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.92x = 4,850.50 × 1,942.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.92x = 9,424,133.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,424,133.46/3,514.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,681.18

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