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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.70, 3,480.94 and 1,403.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.70, 3,480.94 and 1,403.62 is: 1,936.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.70 : 3,480.94 = 1,403.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.70/3,480.94 = 1,403.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.70x = 3,480.94 × 1,403.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.70x = 4,885,917.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,885,917.00/2,522.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.78

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