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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.89, 3,481.59 and 1,403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.89, 3,481.59 and 1,403.88 is: 1,937.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.89 : 3,481.59 = 1,403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.89/3,481.59 = 1,403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.89x = 3,481.59 × 1,403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.89x = 4,887,734.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,887,734.57/2,522.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.36

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