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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.15, 3,480.66 and 1,403.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.15, 3,480.66 and 1,403.04 is: 1,936.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.15 : 3,480.66 = 1,403.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.15/3,480.66 = 1,403.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.15x = 3,480.66 × 1,403.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.15x = 4,883,505.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,883,505.21/2,522.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.25

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