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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.00, 3,556.49 and 1,403.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.00, 3,556.49 and 1,403.25 is: 2,104.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.00 : 3,556.49 = 1,403.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.00/3,556.49 = 1,403.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.00x = 3,556.49 × 1,403.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.00x = 4,990,648.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,990,648.06/2,371.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.87

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