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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.22, 3,591.05 and 1,423.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.22, 3,591.05 and 1,423.27 is: 1,964.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.22 : 3,591.05 = 1,423.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.22/3,591.05 = 1,423.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.22x = 3,591.05 × 1,423.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.22x = 5,111,015.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,111,015.78/2,602.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.10

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