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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.94, 4,851.12 and 2,022.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.94, 4,851.12 and 2,022.82 is: 2,791.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.94 : 4,851.12 = 2,022.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.94/4,851.12 = 2,022.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.94x = 4,851.12 × 2,022.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.94x = 9,812,948.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,812,948.24/3,514.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.78

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