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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.05, 3,593.60 and 1,425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.05, 3,593.60 and 1,425.12 is: 1,966.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.05 : 3,593.60 = 1,425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.05/3,593.60 = 1,425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.05x = 3,593.60 × 1,425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.05x = 5,121,286.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,121,286.14/2,604.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.66

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