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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.25, 3,905.42 and 1,064.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.25, 3,905.42 and 1,064.25 is: 1,596.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.25 : 3,905.42 = 1,064.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.25/3,905.42 = 1,064.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.25x = 3,905.42 × 1,064.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.25x = 4,156,337.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,337.91/2,603.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.60

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