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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.91, 3,481.23 and 1,403.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.91, 3,481.23 and 1,403.86 is: 1,937.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.91 : 3,481.23 = 1,403.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.91/3,481.23 = 1,403.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.91x = 3,481.23 × 1,403.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.91x = 4,887,159.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,887,159.55/2,522.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.11

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