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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.75, 3,481.43 and 1,403.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.75, 3,481.43 and 1,403.73 is: 1,937.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.75 : 3,481.43 = 1,403.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.75/3,481.43 = 1,403.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.75x = 3,481.43 × 1,403.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.75x = 4,886,980.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,886,980.72/2,522.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.17

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