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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.92, 4,850.88 and 1,943.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.92, 4,850.88 and 1,943.52 is: 2,682.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.92 : 4,850.88 = 1,943.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.92/4,850.88 = 1,943.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.92x = 4,850.88 × 1,943.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.92x = 9,427,782.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,427,782.30/3,514.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.22

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