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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,521.06, 4,858.99 and 1,949.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,521.06, 4,858.99 and 1,949.16 is: 2,689.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,521.06 : 4,858.99 = 1,949.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,521.06/4,858.99 = 1,949.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,521.06x = 4,858.99 × 1,949.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,521.06x = 9,470,944.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,470,944.08/3,521.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,689.80

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