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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.17, 3,593.63 and 1,425.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.17, 3,593.63 and 1,425.29 is: 1,966.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.17 : 3,593.63 = 1,425.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.17/3,593.63 = 1,425.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.17x = 3,593.63 × 1,425.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.17x = 5,121,950.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,121,950.50/2,604.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.83

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