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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.48, 3,480.72 and 1,403.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.48, 3,480.72 and 1,403.14 is: 1,936.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.48 : 3,480.72 = 1,403.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.48/3,480.72 = 1,403.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.48x = 3,480.72 × 1,403.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.48x = 4,883,937.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,883,937.46/2,522.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.16

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