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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,481.54, 5,224.38 and 1,401.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,481.54, 5,224.38 and 1,401.73 is: 2,103.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,481.54 : 5,224.38 = 1,401.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,481.54/5,224.38 = 1,401.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,481.54x = 5,224.38 × 1,401.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,481.54x = 7,323,170.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,323,170.18/3,481.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.43

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