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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.04, 3,480.41 and 1,402.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.04, 3,480.41 and 1,402.98 is: 1,936.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.04 : 3,480.41 = 1,402.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.04/3,480.41 = 1,402.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.04x = 3,480.41 × 1,402.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.04x = 4,882,950.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,882,950.68/2,522.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.11

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