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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.36, 3,591.12 and 1,423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.36, 3,591.12 and 1,423.44 is: 1,964.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.36 : 3,591.12 = 1,423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.36/3,591.12 = 1,423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.36x = 3,591.12 × 1,423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.36x = 5,111,743.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,111,743.85/2,602.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.27

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