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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.04, 3,221.34 and 1,403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.04, 3,221.34 and 1,403 is: 1,935.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.04 : 3,221.34 = 1,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.04/3,221.34 = 1,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.04x = 3,221.34 × 1,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.04x = 4,519,540.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519,540.02/2,335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.53

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