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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.06, 3,480.46 and 1,403.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.06, 3,480.46 and 1,403.08 is: 1,936.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.06 : 3,480.46 = 1,403.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.06/3,480.46 = 1,403.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.06x = 3,480.46 × 1,403.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.06x = 4,883,363.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,883,363.82/2,522.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.26

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