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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.15, 3,593.52 and 1,425.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.15, 3,593.52 and 1,425.21 is: 1,966.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.15 : 3,593.52 = 1,425.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.15/3,593.52 = 1,425.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.15x = 3,593.52 × 1,425.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.15x = 5,121,520.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,121,520.64/2,604.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.68

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