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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.95, 4,850.63 and 1,943.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.95, 4,850.63 and 1,943.14 is: 2,681.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.95 : 4,850.63 = 1,943.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.95/4,850.63 = 1,943.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.95x = 4,850.63 × 1,943.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.95x = 9,425,453.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,425,453.18/3,514.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,681.53

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