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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.94, 3,639.35 and 1,604.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.94, 3,639.35 and 1,604.89 is: 2,407.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.94 : 3,639.35 = 1,604.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.94/3,639.35 = 1,604.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.94x = 3,639.35 × 1,604.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.94x = 5,840,756.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,840,756.42/2,425.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.63

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