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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.17, 3,480.40 and 1,403.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.17, 3,480.40 and 1,403.16 is: 1,936.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.17 : 3,480.40 = 1,403.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.17/3,480.40 = 1,403.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.17x = 3,480.40 × 1,403.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.17x = 4,883,558.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,883,558.06/2,522.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.25

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