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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.02, 3,478.89 and 1,402.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.02, 3,478.89 and 1,402.03 is: 1,934.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.02 : 3,478.89 = 1,402.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.02/3,478.89 = 1,402.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.02x = 3,478.89 × 1,402.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.02x = 4,877,508.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,877,508.15/2,521.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.74

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