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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.12, 3,479.36 and 1,402.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.12, 3,479.36 and 1,402.27 is: 1,935.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.12 : 3,479.36 = 1,402.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.12/3,479.36 = 1,402.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.12x = 3,479.36 × 1,402.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.12x = 4,879,002.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,879,002.15/2,521.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.25

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