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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.63, 3,481.23 and 1,418.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.63, 3,481.23 and 1,418.63 is: 1,957.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.63 : 3,481.23 = 1,418.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.63/3,481.23 = 1,418.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.63x = 3,481.23 × 1,418.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.63x = 4,938,559.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,938,559.91/2,522.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.71

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