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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.10, 3,593.43 and 1,425.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.10, 3,593.43 and 1,425.22 is: 1,966.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.10 : 3,593.43 = 1,425.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.10/3,593.43 = 1,425.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.10x = 3,593.43 × 1,425.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.10x = 5,121,428.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,121,428.30/2,604.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.68

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