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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.58, 3,592.98 and 1,424.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.58, 3,592.98 and 1,424.76 is: 1,966.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.58 : 3,592.98 = 1,424.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.58/3,592.98 = 1,424.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.58x = 3,592.98 × 1,424.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.58x = 5,119,134.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,119,134.18/2,603.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.19

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