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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.23, 3,480.66 and 1,403.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.23, 3,480.66 and 1,403.27 is: 1,936.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.23 : 3,480.66 = 1,403.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.23/3,480.66 = 1,403.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.23x = 3,480.66 × 1,403.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.23x = 4,884,305.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,884,305.76/2,522.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.51

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