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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.68, 3,591.62 and 1,423.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.68, 3,591.62 and 1,423.68 is: 1,964.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.68 : 3,591.62 = 1,423.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.68/3,591.62 = 1,423.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.68x = 3,591.62 × 1,423.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.68x = 5,113,317.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,113,317.56/2,602.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.64

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