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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.16, 3,480.56 and 1,403.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.16, 3,480.56 and 1,403.24 is: 1,936.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.16 : 3,480.56 = 1,403.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.16/3,480.56 = 1,403.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.16x = 3,480.56 × 1,403.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.16x = 4,884,061.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,884,061.01/2,522.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.46

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