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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.93, 3,593.48 and 1,425.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.93, 3,593.48 and 1,425.02 is: 1,966.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.93 : 3,593.48 = 1,425.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.93/3,593.48 = 1,425.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.93x = 3,593.48 × 1,425.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.93x = 5,120,755.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,120,755.78/2,603.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.55

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