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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.55, 3,592.92 and 1,424.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.55, 3,592.92 and 1,424.63 is: 1,966.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.55 : 3,592.92 = 1,424.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.55/3,592.92 = 1,424.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.55x = 3,592.92 × 1,424.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.55x = 5,118,581.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,118,581.62/2,603.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.00

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