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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.48, 3,481.25 and 1,403.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.48, 3,481.25 and 1,403.40 is: 1,936.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.48 : 3,481.25 = 1,403.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.48/3,481.25 = 1,403.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.48x = 3,481.25 × 1,403.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.48x = 4,885,586.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,885,586.25/2,522.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.82

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