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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.13, 3,590.96 and 1,423.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.13, 3,590.96 and 1,423.24 is: 1,964.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.13 : 3,590.96 = 1,423.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.13/3,590.96 = 1,423.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.13x = 3,590.96 × 1,423.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.13x = 5,110,797.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,110,797.91/2,602.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.08

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